Laptop Buying Guide

Whether it is for work or play, a laptop is more than just a computer. It is one of the best tools to use to do research, type, watch movies, play games, share on social media and edit photos and videos. There is something so fulfilling about looking something up on a laptop, rather than your smartphone or tablet. You need a laptop that is going to be able to fit your wants, needs, and that is reliable. Electronic Express has a variety of laptops that will fit your style, and won’t break your budget. Our buying guide covers everything you need to know to choose the perfect laptop.

How to choose the best laptop?

Pricing: Don’t let marketing campaigns trick you into thinking you need to spend thousands of dollars in order to get a quality computer. Electronic Express has great deals every day, that will fit any budget. Starting at a low $129, that will still be high-tech and functional to your wants and needs.

Size: When it comes to the size of the laptop, you want something that will work for you. If you plan on traveling you may want to go for a smaller screen, for it will be easier and more lightweight to bring on the go. Screens that are 11” – 13” inches are great for work and business. A 14’ – 15’ might be more suitable for students. Bigger screens much like, 16” – 20” are great for gamers!

Portability: Great thing about laptops, is that they are great for travel. Whether it is on an airplane, bus, or a train you can physically take your computer anywhere! But why stop there, the beauty of owning a laptop is ideal for college students, taking it to class, library, or dorm room, and great for employers from their office to home! There isn’t a need to be tied down to one location, and our laptops won’t weigh you down.

Battery Life: Over time, the battery’s life can decrease. It’s important to remember that to only charge your laptop when needed, and to avoid charging overnight. Many of Electronic Express laptops have battery life that will last longer than the average six hours. The ASUS C300SA-DH02 has a been designed to last up to 10 hours on a single charge, so you can keep going all day!

Popular Laptop Types

Notebooks Laptop: Notebook laptops are great for business uses and have a higher standard of quality. You can benefit a great deal by using a notebook to write emails, post on social media, and search the internet. Notebooks have stronger keyboards to appeal the eye and help focus on productivity.

Acer SF314-52-50T6 laptop

A popular notebook laptop is the ACER SF314-52-50T6. This features a 14” full HD display with Windows 10. This fast-paced laptop is perfect for the working employee always on the go, for it has a combination of speed, efficiency, and power all in one. Plus, its metallic body with a metal top cover is cool while also appealing to luxuriously and elegance.

Gaming Laptop: Gaming laptops have come such a long way in the past couple of years, with now even better in power, design, and affordability. If you are are a serious gamer, you can expect desktop-level performances with these.

Dell laptop with charcoal grey frame.

A popular gaming laptop is a DELL G3579-5965BLK. This laptop will take your gaming skills to the next level with its 15.6”. It is designed to delivered outstanding graphics, that will take you into a deeper gaming mood with an impressive picture and immersive sound. Designed for the gamer in mind, fits the need from every angle with stunning picture quality, faster performance with more reliability and you can still stay cool under pressure for its dual fans won’t interrupt the system.

Chromebook Laptop: Chromebook laptops are different from any other laptop for they run on Google’s Chrome OS, and primarily focus is to be connected to the Internet, while applications are on the cloud. Chromebook laptops can range from extremely affordable and on a budget, to spending a pretty penny. Most Chromebook battery life can range from 9 hours, which will still be great for the work or school day.

Asus Chromebook laptop with a pink sunset screensaver.

A popular Chromebook laptop is the ASUS C202SA-YS02-GR. This all-new ASUS Chromebook, features a 180-degree hinge, spill-resistant keyboard, and reinforced rubber wrapped frames. This Chromebook is ideal for the busy student both inside and outside the classroom. It is great for note-taking, as well for sharing and for play. Since it is Google Chrome OS, it automatically downloads and installs security and software updates, so no more waiting around for restarting. With tons of other features such as a built-in HD Webcam with microphone, staying connected with others just got a whole lot easier.

2-in-1 Laptops: A 2-in-1 Laptop features both a laptop and a tablet, making it easy to go from presentation and assignments to playing application games and watching movies. They are great for travel, work, and school, and ideal for car rides for the kids to keep them entertained for hours. This is a great option for the back and forth thought, of do I want a laptop or a tablet? They also take up less space, then the average laptop or desktop computer, and have touch screens making it easier to interact.

Microsoft KLH-00001 2-in-1 laptop/tablet combo.

A popular 2-in-1 laptop is the Microsoft KLH-00001, combining the portability of a tablet and the performance of a laptop with the Surface Pro 12.3” 128GB Multi-Touch Tablet. Weighing only at 1.70 pounds, this 2-in-1 is perfect for on the go whether you want to create, study, work or play virtually anywhere.