If you buy a laptop mainly for working with text editors and the Internet, there is no point in overpaying for expensive components. Applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint do not require a powerful video card or high processor frequency. Better to focus on screen characteristics, comfortable keyboard, battery life. What matters is the build quality of the laptop, its dimensions and weight.
Instructions
Step 1
If you plan to often take your laptop with you, choose a screen diagonal of no more than 15 inches. Pay attention to the resolution of the monitor. Do not choose a model with a very high resolution - the font will be too small and with prolonged work with texts your eyes will start to get tired. And increasing the font in the settings will negate all the advantages of such a monitor. The best choice would be a screen resolution of 1280 x 1024 or 1280 x 800.
Step 2
The surface of the screen of a working laptop should be matte. Despite all the assurances of the manufacturers, the glossy coating reflects like a mirror, and the increased brightness and increased contrast of the image are not noticeable when working with text documents. These monitors are more suitable for watching movies and videos.
Step 3
The laptop keyboard is different from the full-size keyboard used for desktop computers. So be sure to check if the placement of the keys is convenient for you and test them by pressing. The keyboard should not flex too much under pressure from your fingers. Keep in mind that black letters on a light background read better than the reverse. This is especially important when working in a poorly lit area.
Step 4
Notebook speed varies by processor. For comfortable work with new versions of office applications, the processor frequency should be 1, 8-2, 5 GHz. Pay attention to the amount of random access memory (RAM). It must be at least 1 GB. But the best option would be 2-4 GB. Please consult your dealer for the possibility of installing additional modules.
Step 5
For wireless communication, the laptop must be equipped with a WI-Fi module. If you need to access the Internet in places where there are no WI-Fi networks, then choose a laptop equipped with a built-in 3G module. An additional advantage can be the presence of 4G / LTE, the data transfer speed in 4G networks is comparable to the speed of wired Internet.
Step 6
You do not need to purchase models with a discrete graphics card to work with text. A built-in video adapter with a memory of up to 2 GB is enough. You don't need a lot of hard disk space to store your documents. The best option is 320-500 GB. Pay attention to the number of USB ports. It is desirable that the laptop has at least four connectors for connecting peripheral devices.
Step 7
If you plan to carry your laptop with you every day, pay attention to the build quality and weight. Battery life will also be an important parameter. It is optimal if the laptop can work autonomously for 3-4 hours. According to these parameters, you can choose an inexpensive model, the purchase of which will cost between $ 500-600.
