According to a study by the analytical company Canalys, the annual sales growth of the Transsion holding (its key brand is TECNO) amounted to +1877%. One of the main directions of the TECNO brand is laptops, since they are not just devices for work or entertainment, but an investment in productivity and comfort. Here are some tips to help you choose a model that will suit your needs.
1. Define needs
Decide what you will use the laptop for. This is the main criterion. Surfing the web, document editing, 3D design, programming and gaming are completely different tasks that place completely different demands on the hardware. Size, weight, price depend on this. Think about what you are willing to put up with and what you are not. Some requirements will be mutually exclusive: for example, a capacious battery and light weight.
TECNO MEGABOOK T1 15.6”
If you plan to use the laptop for work, you will need a more powerful processor and more RAM. If you choose it for gaming or watching videos, focus on a powerful video card. The price tag will depend on this, so you also need to estimate your budget in advance – this will help narrow your search and focus on models that match your financial capabilities.
2. Screen size
The diagonal of a laptop display can vary from 11 to 17 inches – devices of smaller and larger sizes turned out to be dead-end branches of evolution, and today there are no such devices left on the market. If you plan to use the laptop primarily at home or in the office or for gaming, then a larger screen will be more comfortable. If you are looking for a portable device for travel, look towards 13-14 inches. They will be enough to work with text and tables. If you plan to watch movies or play games, then choose a model with a 15-17-inch screen. But the larger the diagonal, the greater the weight and price.
Screen resolution also matters. The higher it is, the clearer the image. Today, Full HD (1920×1080 pixels) is considered the optimal resolution, but for top models like TECNO MEGABOOK S1, it can be 3.2K. And the MEGABOOK K16 model, with a 16-inch diagonal, has an aspect ratio of 16:10, which gives a wide view of the picture. Vision protection technologies are also important – all models of the brand have them.
3. Design and material
A well-made laptop does not cause discomfort with poorly processed edges and does not “give off” electricity. Doesn’t get warm on the knees even under load. Top models today are made from magnesium alloy – this gives strength and lightness to the structure.
TECNO MEGABOOK T1 2023 14″
4. Processor
The processor is the heart of the laptop. It determines the speed and performance of the device. The more powerful the processor, the faster the laptop will run. 30 years ago, in the era of Pentiums, the main criterion was megahertz. Ten years later, processors entered the multi-core path, and this indicator has become key. Today, more abstract generations of processors play a big role: 10, 11, 12. But the general logic remains: higher numbers mean better hardware. Today, the most popular processors are Intel Core i5 and i7, as well as AMD Ryzen 5 and 7.
TECNO MEGABOOK S1
5. RAM
Random access memory (RAM) determines how many applications can be opened simultaneously without slowing down the laptop. The more RAM, the better. If you plan to use your laptop to work with large files or multiple programs at the same time or with heavy applications, then you may need more RAM. The best choice would be a laptop with 8–16 GB of RAM.
TECNO MEGABOOK K16
6. Hard drive
Winchester, hard drive, SSD (Solid-State Drive, solid state drive). The laptop’s storage was initially its most fragile element (not counting the display), since it had mechanical moving parts and magnets. Flash drives do not have this drawback, weigh little and are quite reliable. If you need a lot of space to store files, choose a laptop with a large hard drive – from 512 GB to 2 TB. If you need more speed and less space, then it is better to choose a laptop with an SSD drive.
7. Graphics
Are you planning to use your laptop for gaming or graphics work? This means that you will need a powerful video card – it is responsible for the quality of graphics and the ability to play modern games. If you plan to play heavy games, choose a laptop with a powerful discrete graphics card, such as NVIDIA GeForce or AMD Radeon. If you need a laptop to work with graphics or watch movies, then a built-in video card is suitable.
TECNO MEGABOOK T1 15”
8. Battery
Battery life is an important factor. If you travel frequently or work outside the home, you may need a laptop with long battery life. The optimal battery capacity is 45–90 Wh.
TECNO MEGABOOK S1
9. Ports and connections
Pay attention to the necessary ports and connections, such as USB, HDMI, Ethernet, etc. But not only their presence, but also the logic of their operation: on the mouse side there should be no things that interfere with the hand – protruding USB flash drives or venting hot air from the cooling system in this direction (during gaming battles, a hot air duct can spray your hand with air at a temperature of more than 70 degrees).
TECNO MEGA MINI M1
10. Keyboard ergonomics
Are the buttons conveniently located? This is especially true for Tab, \, Ins, Home, Del, End, PgUp, PgDown and PrintScreen. Are they comfortable to press? Is there a Pause/Break button and a numeric keypad (NumPad) and do you need them? Do some buttons (especially touch ones) not work when you press others? These questions also need to be answered.
11. Power cord
The cord should not jump out of the power connector, because any careless movement near the cord can lead to a “hard” shutdown of the computer, which is harmful. When checking, you should bend the cord – this will reveal weak points where fractures can occur.
TECNO MEGABOOK T1 15.6”
Total
Choosing a laptop is an individual process that depends on your needs and preferences. Considering all the above factors, from TECNO’s wide range of models, you can definitely choose a laptop that best suits your needs and budget.
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