Do you need a laptop?
Laptops are very popular today and available in a multitude of configurations and designs. While many people use them for mobile computing, mobile gaming or simply surfing the web and checking emails, for some buyers it only serves as a replacement for a desktop pc.
Using a laptop instead of a desktop saves quite a lot of space but comes with some disadvantages you should consider before purchasing a notebook. The keyboard and touchpad of a laptop are made for mobile use and do not offer the comfort of an ergonomic full size desktop keyword, so especially if you are typing longer texts you will miss this added comfort of a desktop keyword. The most important difference is the price: A good laptop can easily cost about double the price of a high-end desktop pc, since components for laptops need to be smaller, slimmer, produce less heat, which makes them more expensive than regular full-sized hardware.
So, before buying a laptop as a desktop replacement you should ask yourself if the saved space is worth the additional cost. A laptop certainly looks stylish and everybody seems to have one today, but sometimes a regular desktop is the smarter and more cost efficient solution, especially if you are planning to use the computer for many years and want to replace components from time to time to keep up with the technological developments.
If you are travelling a lot want to work outside, a laptop is a must have and can be the ideal companion for your needs. Make sure to buy a notebook with a good battery and avoid high performance laptops. A high-end graphics card and processor use a lot of energy, especially gaming laptops often don’t last longer than an hour or two if running in full performance mode before the battery is empty and needs to be recharged. Mobility always comes at a price, so be smart and get a real business laptop for working outside or while travelling.