{"id":6319,"date":"2023-06-30T08:30:48","date_gmt":"2023-06-30T12:30:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nexela.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=6319"},"modified":"2023-06-26T04:03:29","modified_gmt":"2023-06-26T08:03:29","slug":"expert-tips-for-your-next-laptop-purchase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nexela.com\/?p=6319","title":{"rendered":"Expert Tips for Your Next Laptop Purchase"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Thanks to our role as a managed service provider, a lot of our time is spent working with the technology commonly found in today\u2019s workplaces. A prime example: the laptop workstation. This has given us a perspective of what laptop qualities are best for business use that you might find helpful as you\u2019re looking to add additional devices to your inventory.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>What Specs are Best for a Work Laptop?<\/h2>\n<p>Of course, not every member of your team is necessarily going to be using their laptop to do the same things, so there may be a few outliers to consider. However, a good baseline for everyone can essentially be summarized by the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">At least an i5 processor<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">At least eight (but ideally 16) GB of RAM (Random Access Memory)<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">At least 256 GB of SSD-based storage, supplemented by centralized and\/or cloud-based storage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Beyond that, most of your other considerations should be determined on a case-to-case basis, largely based on how each employee\u2019s work processes take shape. How often will the laptop be moved around? Does Employee X regularly go out on the road, or do they typically work from the same place in the office, occasionally moving to a secondary location for a meeting? Do they have a hybrid role, meaning that their laptop will frequently move between the office and their living space? More specifically to their individual work processes, how useful will a number pad be to Employee X?<\/p>\n<p>All of these questions\u2014and if we\u2019re being honest, many more\u2014are invaluable to know the answers to, so you can identify the device that is an appropriate size, weight, and form factor for their needs, with sufficient battery life.<\/p>\n<h2>Will a Laptop Have a Comparable Lifespan to a Desktop Workstation?<\/h2>\n<p>Not that long ago, the answer was a resounding \u201cno.\u201d Nowadays, however, these two devices are much closer in longevity. The determining factor is now largely how much the laptop is handled. When you think about it, once it\u2019s been set up, a desktop workstation really doesn\u2019t move around all that much, whereas the laptop is literally meant to be moved, which inherently means it\u2019s exposed to much more potential abuse. So, while a laptop still won\u2019t last quite as long as you would expect a desktop to last, treating it gently will pay off in terms of its lifespan.<\/p>\n<h2>Aren\u2019t Laptops Notoriously More Expensive than Desktops?<\/h2>\n<p>Again, this was once very, very much the case, which made it very difficult for businesses to justify laptops for many employees. Nowadays, costs\u2014particularly once you start to consider the top-of-the-line devices\u2014are much closer between comparable laptops and desktops.<\/p>\n<h2>Can I Trust the Manufacturer\u2019s Claims Concerning Battery Performance?<\/h2>\n<p>Not really, unfortunately. The way a laptop is being used has a major impact on how much power the laptop will go through, as the processor will need to work harder for certain things and requires more power to do so. Any resource-intensive processes or applications will pull more power, so the more time you spend watching videos or editing photos with your device translates to less time your charge will last.<\/p>\n<p>It also should be acknowledged that the estimated battery life the manufacturer provides in no way reflects the average business\u2019 needs. When devices are evaluated by the manufacturer, they skew the results in every way they can: power efficiency settings enabled, of course, but the screen is also effectively turned off with the brightness so low, Wi-Fi and other connections are turned off, there are no external devices connected, and there\u2019s just a page up and refreshing on occasion. We recommend that you just keep the device plugged in, or at the very least, keep the charger handy.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019d like advice that\u2019s more exactly tailored to your business\u2019 needs, you can reach out to us and start a conversation. Give us a call at (215) 525-3223 to learn more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thanks to our role as a managed service provider, a lot of our time is spent working with the technology commonly found in today\u2019s workplaces. A prime example: the laptop workstation. 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