Business Class, Media Center, and Gaming System are just a few of the names advertisers apply to the plethora of laptop types available on the market today. Deciding which laptop is right for which purpose however has more to do with the category in which each belongs, and less to do with how fancy the machine may look. Knowing the different laptop categories and how they impact what the owner gets overall is critical in ensuring the right machine is purchased.
The 5 Laptop Categories
Presently, all currently available portable computers, regardless of brand, fall into one of five categories.
- Ultraportable
- Thin & Light
- Standard
- Desktop Replacement
- Tablet
Ultraportable Laptops
Commonly known as ‘netbooks’, are designed for travel. Typically weighing under 4lbs (less than 1.8kg), their compact design allows for transportation in a small bag. Meant primarily to be easily portable, laptops within this category are not designed for high demand applications or games.
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