Laptop buying guide: 10 things that you need to check before buying the right one
Most tech purchases tend to be an emotional decision, especially when it comes to upgrading your existing devices. Big sales, new models, and fancy ads can sometimes make even the most sceptical buyer make an impulse purchase. Smartphones and headphones are two such gadgets that we tend to upgrade every couple of years. Laptops generally tend to have a longer usage cycle and if you're thinking of buying a new one, chances are you either need an additional unit for someone else in your family or your current model isn't capable of handling your workload any longer.
If you're not sure what you want, choosing a new laptop can be a daunting task. There are a tonne of options in the market, so it's important to do a bit of your own research before venturing to shopping apps or to a store. You don't need to be a computer geek to find the best deals (although, it helps), but a little bit of knowledge about some of the tech jargon surrounding laptops can help you make a more informed decision. In this guide, we'll go through a 10-point checklist that will help you narrow down your choices, and help you arrive at a laptop that suits your needs and budget the best.
Before you do anything, stop for a minute and think about this – do you really need a laptop? If all you'll be doing is checking emails, web browsing, and doing occasional video calls, then your phone should be good enough. If you're buying a laptop just for doing these tasks on a larger screen, how about getting one of the best tablets in India instead? There are plenty of good budget Android tablets that perform well for such tasks, and you can simply connect a Bluetooth keyboard to it to complete the laptop experience.
If you already have a laptop and want to upgrade because its battery doesn't last as long as it used to or it feels sluggish, consider getting the battery replaced from an authorised service centre, or deleting old files and unwanted programs to make it feel snappy again.
On the other hand, if you're
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