The year 2020 is approaching fast, and you just might be considering getting a new laptop to showcase your writing skills or make your work flow faster. There are various things to consider when buying a laptop for writing, since your need would differ from those that want laptops for gaming. This article is meant to serve as a guide to help you purchase the right laptop to satisfy your needs. The major needs of a writer usually include mobility, portability, large battery capacity, and comfortable keyboard among others. It’s a good idea to visit a stores that sell laptop computers and get a feel in person before actually buying one.
Here are the top laptops for Writers:
Lenovo IdeaPad
It is not a surprise that Lenovo is the laptop on top of this list. Lenovo has for a very long time made laptops that are lightweight and powerful enough to satisfy the needs of a writer or any one that tends to be mobile. At a price point of about $400, An AMD quad core processor @ 3.0 GHz, 8GB or DDR4 RAM, a hard drive with 1TB capacity and 2 USB 3.0 ports and a single USB type C port, you can be sure that you are getting the best value for your money. Plus, for all the benefits that it provides, the Lenovo IdeaPad weighs around 4.85 lbs.
Asus Zenbook 13
Another brand that doesn’t disappoint when it comes to making thin and light laptops is ASUS. From portability, to performance and price, ASUS Zenbook 13 checks almost every box required for it to be a suitable laptop for a writer. The laptop has a 13.3-inch full HD display, that is virtually bezel free. It is equipped with an 8th generation intel core i5 processor combined with 8GB of RAM and a storage space of 256GB SSD. The best part of this laptop has to be its battery life. It boasts an uptime of 14 hours on normal use, plus, it also comes with a fast-charge technology.
Acer Aspire
The first thing that blows my mind everytime I look at the specs of the ACER ASPIRE is the Intel core i5 processor and its 6GB of RAM memory. However, almost like saying all of this power isn’t enough for a writer, 2GB of dedicated video memory was added to make the laptop even more splendid. Therefore, you can be sure that you will never run out of power to write and edit images on the go. Oh! And did I tell you about its mind blowing 12 hours of battery life even with all the juice that this machine is willing to give.
Microsoft Surface Go
This is more than a laptop; it is a tablet too. It is every writer’s dream. The Microsoft Surface Go is a machine built to satisfy the needs of a writer in so many ways.
SPECIFICATIONS: Intel Pentium Gold 4415Y | Intel HD Graphics 615 | 8GB RAM | 128 GB SSD Storage | 10-inch display with 1,800 X 1,200 resolution.
This laptop has all the modern design and accessory to make you type and literally write comfortably. You might have to purchase the keyboard separately, but the moment you do that, what you have on your hands is a portable machine that can fit in a purse or a pocket in your jacket.
