◆ First, do you need to buy a laptop?
To answer this question thoroughly, you need to have a comprehensive understanding of your computer needs. According to the author's understanding, a large part of the students who buy laptops are planning to buy laptops because they are studying in other places and have more demand for computers. Because the school is too far away from home, if it is a desktop computer, you can't take it with you during the holidays. In this way, some things accumulated in a semester will be inconvenient if they need to be used at home. Therefore, portable notebook computers have become the first choice for such students to purchase machines. In addition, there are some students who hold some positions on campus or use their spare time to hold some positions outside school, and these positions will have some connection with computers, so notebook computers are also essential. Of course, as far as domestic universities are concerned, such people are still very few.
Therefore, the suggestion given by the author here is that if you go to school near home or rarely use computers, laptops are really not suitable for you, because for you, desktop computers may be a more suitable choice, or you don't need computers at school. Internet cafes are everywhere now. If you use the computer occasionally, it will be cheaper to go there. There is absolutely no need to invest so much money for a tool that is always on standby.
Second, what kind of computer do you need?
If you have successfully passed the first question and feel that you really need a laptop, now you should start thinking about the second question. Think carefully about the uses of your computer, such as network office applications, programming, game fever and so on. If the computer is only used for some network, text and simple entertainment purposes, then it is more appropriate to buy a thin notebook computer, because the performance of such a machine is relatively inferior in notebook computers, but it is more than enough to meet such needs; If you need to do some programming with a computer and play some games that require high 3D, then a high-end full-built notebook computer is your ideal choice, because most of these machines are equipped with P4 processors and high-performance 3D graphics cards, so there is no other way to handle this kind of work.
Another thing to say is that if you are a gamer who likes computer racing (hardware fever) or is demanding, then don't choose a laptop, it will make you cry for money. You will find that a notebook computer bought for 10 thousand yuan may not be as fast as a desktop computer bought by a roommate for several thousand yuan. This is because the hardware design of notebook computer limits its performance. Although it looks good from the configuration list, you should remember that it is a notebook computer, and its original intention is not for hardware fever and game fever, but for office fever:) If it is used with a desktop computer with a price of 10,000 yuan, it will never let you down.
Moreover, it seems that there is little demand for mobility when students use laptops. Although many students named the ultra-thin machine when they bought it, I would like to ask here because it is light and easy to take. How much can you really move? Most people's actions may be like this: from the cabinet to the table; Move from the table to the bed; Move home from school every holiday and vice versa. Or carry it back and forth between classrooms, canteens and dormitories every day, not for use, but for theft prevention:) So if this is the case, it means that your laptop is likely to be put in the dormitory when it is working. Then I suggest you choose a laptop with better performance, although it will be much bigger and heavier than the ultra-thin one. But its performance is much better, and the big screen will make you look comfortable, especially when watching videos, browsing the web or playing games. Anyway, for you, the notebook computer basically seems to be used frequently, and it won't be exhausted if you move it occasionally. It is most important to be comfortable to use by yourself.
Third, financial affordability (students with rich families can skip this paragraph)
When students buy computers, parents naturally pay for them. Moreover, most students regard computers as users, not as tools to make money and eat. So I suggest that you buy a notebook computer on the principle of easy use, sufficiency, practicality and economy. After several years in college, I think the advanced configuration model I bought at that time is nothing, and I can almost retire. Moreover, as a student, there is no source of income, and it is best to think more about parents, especially those whose families are not very rich. Don't buy an expensive but impractical laptop to keep up with the trend, or even buy a laptop to keep up with the trend.
So when you consider the above two questions, consider your own budget, because it is directly related to what brand and model of notebook computer you can choose.
Different from desktop computers, notebook computers are basically priced according to configuration, with high configuration costing high and low configuration costing low. There are many factors that determine the price of notebook computers, such as brand, model, configuration and so on. Maybe you will see that the equipment of international brands is much lower than that of domestic brands, but the price is much higher. These are also easy to meet in the purchase of notebook computers. So, what you have to do is to combine the answer to the second question with the third question now, and give yourself a compromise choice, taking into account both your requirements for the vehicle type and your economic affordability. Maybe you will give up some machines you like very much, but you have to do so, otherwise you will not be able to choose the right machine or increase your budget again.
You may list several pending options, so what you need to do at this time is to keep the best one. My suggestion here is to choose famous brands as far as possible, that is to say, it is best to follow the screening order of internationally famous brands, Taiwan Province brands and mainland brands. Because in the manufacture of notebook computers, well-known brands are incomparable to other brands in many aspects, including design and production capacity, which directly determines the quality of the machine. I don't think you want to spend so much money on a man who always makes trouble for himself.
In addition, if your financial ability is not high and you really need a computer with good quality and strong performance to meet your daily needs, then I still suggest you buy a desktop computer, because giving up the choice of notebook computer will bring you the greatest economic savings and the greatest satisfaction of your needs, which can be said that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
If we can carefully consider the above three issues, I think the blindness of purchasing notebook computers should be reduced a lot. Whether you give up the idea of buying a laptop and buy a desktop computer, or you are more determined to buy a laptop, I hope you can give yourself a reasonable and correct choice. Listen to the opinions of knowledgeable friends. Their opinions and suggestions are very important, but the final decision is up to you. Another second-hand laptop with good color should also be included in your choice. You can buy a satisfactory machine at a relatively low price. Of course, you need people around you who know the inside story to prevent being cheated.
At the end of this article, I want to say a digression, that is, the problem of anti-theft when students use notebook computers, which is also a problem that many students have been very concerned about. The school is a very chaotic and complicated environment, especially in the dormitory where eight people live. Security has always been a big problem. Students who live in apartments may think less about this problem because the safety of apartments is relatively good. However, laptops are still in danger of being stolen at any time. Many students have been asking about the anti-theft lock of notebook computers. In fact, what I want to say is that this lock can only prevent shoplifting hypocrites, but not real thieves. Because this lock is made of steel wire, at present, notebook computers mostly use plastic shells, so the keyhole connector is easy to be pried open by hard tools, and the fracture of this part will not affect the overall functional structure of notebook computers, causing you tens of thousands of losses, but it has not been sold to thieves at a good price. Others joked that it is obviously unrealistic to find a safe to lock it up. In fact, when not in use, lock the computer in the cupboard and say hello to the dormitory people. The last person to leave the dormitory locks the doors and windows. Although it can't be 100% insured, it can at least greatly reduce the possibility of theft. In addition, don't spread it around just because you have a laptop. The less one knows, the less danger there is. If you are really worried, you should take it with you every day. If you feel so tired, I only have one suggestion, that is, don't buy a computer or buy a desktop computer. After all, the computer is not an uncle, it is for use, not for worry.