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October 18, 2019

Being Portable: How Important Is it For Your PC?



Which laptop should you buy? It’s what many users ask themselves when they are thinking about getting a personal computer. There are lots of brands to choose from, and it’s not easy to choose the one you need. Think about when you were trying to find some great NY online poker games - you did have to search a fair bit, didn’t you?



Why Does Being Lighter Matter?

Also, there is a set of criteria that you should consider when buying a PC. They include; size, screen quality, RAM (News - Alert), CPU, keyboard quality and lightness.

Over the past couple of years, PC manufacturers have been trying to make laptops and desktops lighter. For instance, in 2011, Intel (News - Alert) released machines that weighed about 3.1 pounds. Lightness matters because it makes it easier to move around. However, designers still have to compromise on various things, such as the cooling system, battery capacity, and sturdiness.

Are you looking for a lightweight computer? Here is a look at some of the lightest PCs that you can buy. 

#1. Acer (News - Alert) Swift 7

The Acer Swift 7 might not be described as the fastest laptop in the market. It uses the eighth-generation CPU, and it does not have a long-lasting battery life. However, it uses very lightweight material, making it flexible. It is only 0.39 inches thick, making it one of the lightest PCs in the market.

#2. LG Form.

The LG Form is about 15 inches, but it only weighs 2.42 pounds.  However, screen quality cannot be compared to Macbook and others. Also, it has a functional battery capacity. 

#3. Samsung (News - Alert) Notebook 9

Samsung Notebook 9 is one of the lightest laptops from the brand. It boasts of weighing 1.8 pounds. Other features include; 8GB Ram, 75watts battery capacity, and eighth-generation core. Also, it has many ports considering it is small in size.

#4. Acer Swift (News - Alert) 5

Swift 5 is also on the list for being a lightweight laptop. At only 2.2 pounds, it has 8GB RAM and 15 inches full HD display. The lightness of the Acer Swift 5 can be attributed to the light components such as magnesium and Lithium.

#5. Asus Zenbook 3 Deluxe

Asus Zenbook 3 Deluxe stands at 14inches and weighs 2.4 pounds. Also its boasts of an array of features such as 512GB storage,16GB RAM, and eighth-generation core. However, it does not have a lot of ports. 



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