by Buddy Nievera, Negosentro.com |
Buying a laptop is pretty difficult. There are so many different brands to choose from. Apart from that, you also have to consider the specifications you want. Laptop prices start from $300 and can go as high as $3,000. You must consider a number of factors before making your decision. Furthermore, you will also have to consider the make and model.
Do you want a Dell or a Hewlett Packard? Or perhaps you don’t want to use the Windows Operating System at all? There are a plethora of different choices available to you. However, the market is changing this year. Companies are throwing out their old designs, and bringing in the new. Competition within the tech industry is at an all-time high. Previously, companies such as Dell and HP used to generate record profits through the sale of their hardware. However, with other companies such as Lenovo, Toshiba and Samsung entering the Windows OS market, competition has become quite strong.
As a result, if you want to buy a laptop, you will have to take several factors in to consideration. Where will you buy your laptop from? Websites such as Click Market Online provide customers with an excellent platform to sell or purchase tech items. Or, you might want to inspect the laptop in person before buying it. If you are looking to buy a laptop in 2015, here are the leading laptop brands of the year:
Apple
There is a reason why the Cupertino based company is at the top of the tech market. Apple has been renowned for creating some of the most beautiful laptops over the past years. The MacBook Pro and the MacBook Air are some of the most stunning laptops in the market at present.
Unlike many other laptop manufacturers, Apple employs a unibody design in its laptop. Each laptop is made out of premium materials, such as aluminium. Moreover, the MacBooks are very thin. The MacBook Air is regarded as one of the thinnest laptops in the market. With its svelte 11” frame, this is the perfect laptop for people who want connectivity on the go.
The MacBook Pro is designed for people who want functionality and high powered specs. The MacBook Pro is available in two different versions. There’s a 13.3” display and the 15.4” display. Previously, Apple also offered a choice between the Retina Display and the standard display. That option has been removed. All MacBook Pros are now fitted with the company’s Retina Display.
If you want a laptop for performance and entertainment, the Apple MacBook Pro should be at the top of your list. The screen of the MacBook Pro is significantly better than any other laptop display at present. Coupled with the company’s host of technological enhancements, the MacBook is easily one of the best laptops in the market.
It is common knowledge that Apple hardware uses Mac OS X. So, if you prefer the Windows interface over the Mac OS X, this might not be a good choice for you. Apple laptops are also quite expensive. A decent MacBook (with good specs) can cost you upwards of $1,500. Hence, you must check your budget too. However, Apple justifies the price by packing the laptop with a host of features. The battery life is significantly better than other laptops. If you want a gaming laptop, the Mac OS X is not the best interface though.
Dell
Dell has continued to stand strong in the turbulent market. The company has responded to increased competition in the market by producing some of the finest laptops and ultrabooks in the Windows niche. In January, Dell released the XPS 13. This is easily one of the best laptops in the market right now.
It has a very thin bezel, and is made with premium materials. Whereas other laptop manufacturers have omitted the use of premium materials in order to minimize the costs, Dell has managed to create a value- accretive niche for itself in an island of mediocrity. The company continues to churn out laptops targeted for users of all ages.
The entry level Inspiron series are cheap and affordable. They are made from plastic and other materials. The Vostro is Dell’s business laptop. For those who want the premium experience, the Dell XPS series is the best option. Dell is the top brand in the Windows market at present. The company has established itself as one of the finest laptop manufacturers and this trend is likely to continue well in to 2015.
Lenovo
Lenovo jumped over Hewlett Packard last year in the list of leading brands. In 2015, the company continues to impress. Lenovo has had a strong start to the year, introducing a range of different laptops at the Consumer Electronics Show. The ThinkPad Carbon X1 is the company’s flagship model. So far, it has been one of the finest laptops in the market. The ThinkPad Carbon X1 is sturdy, resolute and is built with the best materials available.
However, all of this comes at a cost. Lenovo does not really cater to the mid- level market. The company’s entry level series, the G series, is designed for people who want a cheap device. The ThinkPads are designed for workaholics who want sheer power. Lenovo compromises upon several factors in order to create a good laptop. For instance, the ThinkPad isn’t the most beautiful laptop out there. However, it is quite functional.
Drop tests prove that the ThinkPad remains unaffected if it takes a tumble from a height as high as 6 feet. You can’t say the same for Apple or Dell. But that’s because Apple and Dell both use glass in their new models. Lenovo has also introduced some excellent models with the Yoga and the IdeaPad series. However, they are still relatively new and have received a lukewarm response. Lenovo seems to be doing alright in the market, and continues to expand. It is easily one of the best laptop brands right now.
