When putting together a list of the ‘best’ laptops available it’s always important to think about how these machines will ultimately be used. Why might an individual be looking to buy a new PC? Here are the devices that rank highest in their specific area of expertise.
The Desktop Replacement: Samsung Series 7 Gamer
At the top end of the laptop market in terms of performance (and often price) are so-called ‘desktop replacement’
laptops. These huge beasts might very well crush your legs if you tried
used them as regular laptops, but far from being lumbering
giants,desktop replacement laptops actually represent speedy competition
to the desktop PC. Their processing power is a must for high
performance gaming and multimedia consumption. The model currently
reigning over this category is the Samsung Series 7 Gamer.
The Series 7 Gamer is not a laptop that’s hung up on gimmicks. It has been built with one goal in mind: a high performance user experience. It has excellent graphics and display quality – imperative for high consumption of visual content. Needless to say its performance is beyond reproach. Amazingly, the Series 7 Gamer is also a fairly modestly priced machine compared with other models in this category. It represents excellent value for money.
| Operating System |
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition
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| Processor |
3rd Gen Core i7, Intel i7-3610QM / 2.3 GHz
|
| Display |
17.3’’
|
| Max Resolution |
1920 x 1080 ( Full HD)
|
| RAM |
16 GB
|
| Hard Drive |
1 TB HDD ( 8 GB flash), 2nd 1 TB HDD
|
| Weight |
3.81 kg
|
| Dimensions |
40.9x28.4x5.1 cm
|
| Wireless |
Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11 a/b/g/n
|
| Battery |
8-cell Lithium ion
|
| Graphics Processor |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675M - 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
|
| Optical Drive |
BD-ROM
|
| PRICE |
Rs.1,10,000/-
|
The Mid size Laptop: Toshiba Satellite P855
This category of laptop is for those users who want neither too much nor too little of a good thing. We’re looking at good all-rounders. At the top of its league is the Toshiba Satellite p855.
The Satellite P855
may not look much at first, but it packs an extraordinary amount of
power beneath its hood. Combine this with a beautiful, high-definition
screen and you’ve got mid-size laptop with surprisingly high
performance, upping the game for this category of machines.
| Operating System |
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
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| Processor |
3rd generation Intel® Core™ i7-3610QM Processor with Intel® Turbo Boost
|
| Display |
15.6’’
|
| Max Resolution |
1366 x 768 HD
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| RAM |
8 GB / 16 GB (max)
|
| Hard Drive |
1 TB
|
| Weight |
2.66 kg
|
| Dimensions |
38.5 x 25.2 x 3.1 cm
|
| Wireless |
802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth® 4.0
|
| Battery |
lithium-ion
|
| Graphics Processor |
NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M with CUDA™ Technology and NVIDIA® Optimus™ Technology
|
| Optical Drive |
CD-ROM,
CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-R(DL), DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R(DL),
DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-R(DL), BD-RE, BD-RE(DL)
|
| PRICE |
Rs 80,169/-
|
The Ultrabook: The Asus Zenbook Prime UX32VD-DB71
Ultra-thin, ultra-light, ultra-portable: there is a lot to love about ultra books. These slight, yet high performing laptops have gained quite a bit of attention recently, though they don’t come cheap. Ranking above the rest is the Asus Zenbook PrimeUX32VD-DB71.
The manufacturers of this high-class machine clearly understand that just because you’ve purchased a device with minimal weight and thickness, you don’t necessarily want your specs minimized too. With a high-end processor, graphics cards and HD screen, the Asus Zenbook Prime UX32VD-DB71 is the most powerful ultrabook out there. It’s the one to beat.
| Operating System |
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
|
| Processor |
1.9-GHz Core i7-3517U
|
| Display |
13.1’’
|
| Max Resolution |
1920x1080
|
| RAM |
4 GB
|
| Hard Drive |
500GB + 24GB SSD
|
| Weight |
1.45 kg
|
| Dimensions |
32.5x22.4x1.8 cm
|
| Wireless |
802.11a/g/n
|
| Battery |
Lithium polymer
|
| Graphics Processor |
· NVIDIA GeForce GT 620M
|
| Optical Drive |
None
|
| PRICE |
Rs 71,999/-
|
The Hybrid: Lenovo Thinkpad Twist
Increasingly,PC manufacturers are launching models that add the functionality of touch-screen tablets to regular keyboard-endowed laptops. Users get the best of both worlds. In this relatively new ‘hybrid’ category, the most promising model is the Lenovo Thinkpad Twist.
The Thinkpad Twist is an ultrabook-grade machine. But with a single, graceful, swiveling motion you can convert it into a Windows 8 tablet, the keyboard becoming a stand to prop up the screen. Alternatively, just swing the screen around while in laptop mode to make for easier viewing of group presentations. This flexibility combined with Lenovo's proven track record for quality make for one of the most exciting hybrids out there.
| Operating System |
Windows 8 64
|
| Processor |
Intel® Core™ i7 – 3517U (3.0 GHz, 4MB L3, 1600 MHz FSB)
|
| Display |
12.5" HD IPS display with Touch Sensor
|
| Max Resolution |
1366 x 768 HD
|
| RAM |
8 GB
|
| Hard Drive |
500GB
|
| Weight |
1.58 kg
|
| Dimensions |
31.3x23.6x2 cm
|
| Wireless |
802.11n, Bluetooth 4.0
|
| Battery |
8-cell Lithium polymer
|
| Graphics Processor |
Intel HD Graphics 4000
|
| Optical Drive |
None
|
| PRICE |
Rs 75,000/-
|
The Tablet: iPad Mini
If we stick to a literal interpretation of the word laptop we can’t really omit to mention the now all-pervasive tablet category of machines. With functionality falling somewhere between a standard laptop and a smartphone, these keyboard-less, touch-screen devices are built with portability in mind. The iPad Mini is, arguably, the current leader in this category at the moment.
Apple is famous for well-designed, high-quality products and for attention to detail. Everything that was great about the iPad can now be found in the iPad Mini. It makes few compromises in terms of specs and quality, but is the perfect size to carry around. While pricey, the advantages of buying into the Apple ecosystem are many, and serve to add to the iPad Mini’s appeal.
| Operating System |
Apple iOS
|
| Processor |
Apple A5 (Dual-Core)
|
| Display |
7.9’’ IPS TFT active matrix - LED backlight’
|
| Max Resolution |
1024 x 768
|
| RAM |
512MB
|
| Hard Drive |
16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB Flash Memory
|
| Weight |
0.3 kg
|
| Dimensions |
20x13.5x0.7 cm
|
| Wireless |
802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0
|
| Battery |
Lithium polymer
|
| Graphics Processor |
PowerVR dual-core SGX543MP2
|
| Optical Drive |
None
|
| PRICE |
Rs 21,900/-
|
Author' s Bio:
This article is written by Louise Miller. Louise graduated from LSE in 2011 with an MA in engineering and is now working as a freelance web designer. She loves blogging about tech and social media in her free time, especially all things Android.
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