We all love using our laptops but
sometimes, it gets tiring to carry it everywhere doesn’t it? I have a Lenovo g5
which is as bulky as laptops can get.I
know it makes my shoulder pain flare up when I used to carry it home in my
laptop bag from college to home. Everytime
I think about getting some work done using the free Wifi zone in any café like
Starbucks, I think twice and I end up reconciling myself that I can do my work
at home with the hotspot connection from my phone. If you have faced the same
problem, I am offering you a way out. Notebooks are just like laptops but more
lightweight and compact. It is small enough to make it portable but contains the
whole powerhouse that is present in a personal computer – the same hard drives,
the same CPU’s, capacity etc. Let me talk to you about the best notebooks that
are rocking the market recently.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th
Gen) has been making rounds in the market ever since it has been launched in
the market. Super light and jam-packed
with amazing features, this notebook is the perfect mobile computing device for
people who remain on-the-go. Talking about the display
first, Lenovo has incorporated Dolby Vision HDR which consists of WQHD 500 nits
and 100% color gamut. The first notebooks to have put in the Dolby feature, it
also gives you the low-weight option of FHD display. The performance of the
notebook is dependent on the 8th generation Intel Quad Core CPU’s
which hikes the performance up to 35% leading to seamless streaming. Memory
works faster with the LPDDR3 technology. Your privacy now remains intact with
the thoughtful security features Lenovo has added into the notebook. A sliding
cover over the front camera ensures that the webcam is not easily accessible
and the anti-spoofing features on the fingerprint reader resist any hacking
attempts. Online payments and banking have been secured with the popular FIDO
(Fast Identity Online) service. Global connectivity remains as strong as ever
with the additional LTE-A card. The Rapid Charging ability makes sure that your
battery charges up to 80% in just an hour. You would get all of these features
at just Rs. 1,98,900, saving Rs. 1,01,100 if you buy it from Amazon India.
The
numerous features in the notebook have made this notebook one of the absolute
best that has been brought out by Lenovo for the people, with only a weight of
1.13 kg.
2. MacBook Pro:
As soon as people hear Apple has
launched new products, their excitement increases because Apple promises the
experience of a lifetime in each of itsdevices.
MacBook Pro is no different. It has a 13-inch display weighing only a mere 1.37
kg but you will never be able to fathom it’s capacity. This is a notebook for
the doers – coders, photographers, video editors and so on. The MacBook Pro
hosts the Intel 6 core I9 processor which exhibits a performance with 70% more
power. Everything is now better and faster with the MacBook Pro be it rendering
3D graphics into 4D, playing games like Fortnite, compiling the code with Logic ProX and Webkit Compile and
editing your photographs with Photoshop or Lightroom Classic. Running more apps
or executing power-hungry processes could not be easier becauseof the 32 GB DDR4 memory of MacBook Pro. The MacBook Pro
runs on the Apple T2 chip which provides an advanced
technology so that your online works are encrypted so as to not let any
outsider get your information easily. MacBook Pro contains a solid state drive
that gives an ultra fast read speed of 3.2 GB/s so want to start up many apps
or carry your files with you, however large it is? Do it instantly. MacBook Pro
sports the Thunderbolt USB port which makes transferring data and charging
twice as fast. The variant of the MacBook Pro, the MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
makes it all simple with a responsive touch bar that can format documents and
photos in mere seconds. Flipkart is offering you this massive powerhouse of a device in just Rs. 1,64,100 for the 8 GB variant
and Rs. 2,28,100 for the 16 GB variant where you would also get up to
Rs. 10,000 off on exchange policy and with a no-cost EMI policy.
Apple has once again proved it is
the very best with this model so if you opt for this notebook, you will not be
disappointed.
3. Lenovo X1 Yoga (3rd Gen):
The X1 Yoga is another one of the
masterpieces created by Lenovo. Coming first to the display, this is also one
of the first X1 series to have been given the Dolby HDR Vision technology which
takes you in for a brighter, contrasting and detailed visual experience,
wherever you go. The performance is the same
as the Lenovo Thinkpad X1 that is it hosts the 8th generation Intel
core processor with 35% more performance. Another prominent feature of the
notebook is its 360-degree hinge which
basically means that you can move it any way you want. This model has been
examined over 12 military grade requirements and undergone 200 quality checks
to make sure that be it raining like hell or snowed in a hotel, your notebook
will always keep up with you. The Rise and Fall Keyboard on this device work in the way that when the notebook is
folded in the way of a laptop, the keys rise so as to help you with typing your
way through that spreadsheet and when the laptop is folded in tablet mode, they
return to their flat appearance. The IR technology has been made familiar with
the eye, gaze and face tracking. What is the use, you ask? You can shift your
cursor and do your work with just moving your eyes. Security measures include
FIDO authentication, anti-spoofing
measures on the fingerprint reader to thwart hacking and face unlock. The users
can activate Cortana from 3 feet away. You also have the ThinkPad Pen Pro,
rechargeable and integrated with the device – no need to fill ink or worry
about it not working. This device has been launched in India at a price of Rs.
1,26,000.
Lenovo X1 Yoga deserves the
acclaim it has got in the market with all the features of a powerhouse in it.
4. MacBook Air :
I come back with another Apple
device that makes for one of the best notebooks that can cope up with your fast-paced life. MacBook Air is the definition
of lightweight packages having incredible power. Only 1.35kgs of weight and a display screen spanning 1.7 cm with 1440X90
pixel resolution, this model runs on Intel core I5 and I7 processors that
brings the super in a super fast streaming. The highlight in MacBook Pro is
that it can last for upto 12 hours
without getting plugged so you have to finish the work on the way to the office? Take your notebook, sit back in the
comfortable seats of the cab and finish it off. The Intel HD Graphics 6000
processor makes all the difference during gaming and other graphics-intensive
tasks. The MacBook Air owes its responsive
design to the entire storage being designed around SSD storage. As a result, it
also makes it easier to start up the apps as soon as you power the notebook and
faster data access. The dual microphones in MacBook Air allow you to be heard when the occasion requires it like during a
FaceTime call, the mics decrease the noise from your background to make your
voice loud and clear. Another feature that this model possesses is the multi-gesture, multi-touchtrackpad.
A four finger swipe to see all the apps open or a flick of your finger to swipe
left and right – you can absolutely achieve it with the intuitive and spacious
TrackPad. The 128 GB SSD variant is available in Flipkart at Rs. 61,990 and the
256GB variant is being sold at Rs. 75,990 where you can get up to Rs. 10,000 on
exchange and a no-cost EMI policy available on the purchase.
Apple once again comes with a
blockbuster device that any individual would be lucky to have, with its variety of functionalities.
5. HP Envy :
Now in the list, comes a company
that has been a famous name in India since personal computers have come to be. Hewlett Packard bought out the HP Envy and
captured the audience’s attention. Rightly so, the 13.33 and 17.33 inches
variants of the HP Envy, with the ultralight
design and two colors (natural silver and
silk gold), has proved to be a worthy competitor alongside Apple and Lenovo.
This model is provided with a super thin bezel screen as well as an
edge-to-edge keyboard for your convenience. The HP Envy is powered on 8th
Generation Intel Core I processors, NVIDIA GeForce 940 MX power graphics card
and can use up to 16GB RAM. The Envy has a battery that lasts throughout the
day and can be connected with 4G LTE which truly makes for a mobile computing platform.
The Fast Charge ability makes it easier for the laptop to go through the day.
For security reasons, the HP Envy comes with an integrated fingerprint reader
that is easy to access. The HP SecurePad secures your confidential data at the
touch of a button and thus protects your privacy. Quad HP speakers are inbuilt to make you feel like Christmas in your
ear. If you are like me, you will be very happy to hear about the Corning
Gorilla Glass NBT safeguarding your display when it falls from your hands. The
lifted hinge feature makes sure that when you open the notebook like a laptop,
the keyboard is raised up slightly to give you a better typing experience. You
can buy your own HP Envy at Rs. 79,990 on Flipkart where you can avail the
exchange policy of up to Rs. 10,000 and a no-cost EMI policy on the purchase.
All in all, HP has managed to
beautifully give us enhanced performance in such a thin and light package.
6. Dell Inspiron 15 :
A worldwide success, Dell comes inthe list of the companies that produce advanced technologicalproducts for the people. Their Inspiron 15 is one of
the latest notebooks in the markets and it is a pleasure to see a flagship
notebook at such an affordable price.
Starting with the display, the 15.6 cm screen, with the non-touch, anti-glare display helps us to have a full visual treat.
SmartByte technology makes sure that your running apps or services get the
bandwidth they require. You have an enhanced acoustical experience with the
Waves MaxxAudio Pro that increases the sound levels and quality to give you a
concert or movie-like experience. The
efficient and powerful performance in this model is dependent on high powered
AMD Ryden processors. With a memory of 8GB DDR4 memory, you can snap open apps
and multitask in a click. All the necessary ports for charging and connecting
with Ethernet is present in the device. The long-lasting
capacity of Inspiron is assured by the use of the industry standard MobileMark
2014. Dell has tested the Inspiron against a lot of real-life conditions that attests to the durability of the
notebook. From laptop hinges to the keys, twisting,and battery the Inspiron stays intact and the parts inside still
work smoothly even in high heat
conditions.
The quality and the features of
the Inspiron 15 vouch for the fact that
it is the nearest that has been yet come to a flagship notebook in such an
affordable price range of Rs. 57, 490 on Amazon.
7. Dell New XPS 13 :
Dell has come up with another
brilliant design of a notebook that techies
will love playing around with. The new XPS 13 has the best in-panel technology
that enables the user to have a visually immersive experience with colors and details popping up like you have
never seen before. Combined with the Waves MaxxAudio Pro and wireless channels
that maximize the bandwidth for running
the apps, you will love to watch Netflix wherever you go. The thinneredge Infinity border has expanded the
screen to the point where we can comfortably watch our movies or tv series. The
new 8th gen Intel core processors make
for powerful performance and when the Dell Power Manager selects the power mode
that maximizes the performance while
monitoring your system’s temperature, you know you have got a keeper in your
notebook. 512GB of SSD ensures that our apps start up immediately even after
being in the standby mode. The XPS 13 has been built on the GORE Thermal
Insulation which keeps the temperature of your notebook low and cool, however
hard it works. Now you can get your notifications, SMSes, IMs, and other disruptive things on your display
screen by connecting your Android or IOS with the Dell Mobile Connect feature.
This notebook has been awarded the award for
Best Innovation from CES because the
packaging trays are made up of 25% ocean plastics and the rest from other
recycled plastics. This wonder of a notebook can be bought at Rs. 88,798 from
Amazon.
The end note here would be, this
notebook may be in the last position of the list but it is definitely not the
least when compared to the others.
