Laptops

A laptop is a portable personal computer that combines the power of a desktop PC with mobility. Thanks to the variety of models, everyone can find a laptop that is ideal for their needs.

Types of laptops

Laptops differ in size, power, purpose, and other characteristics. The main types of laptops are:

• Ultrabooks: Compact and lightweight devices that are ideal for everyday tasks, working with documents and the Internet.
• Gaming laptops: Powerful machines with high-performance processors and graphics cards designed for modern gaming.
• Workstations: Professional laptops for engineers, designers, and other professionals who need a lot of computing power.
• Transformers: Laptops that can transform into a tablet or other format.

Laptop brands (brands)

Budget brands (Chuwi, Yepo, Pixus) usually offer inexpensive laptops with basic features that are suitable for simple tasks (surfing the Internet, working with documents). Budget laptops are not suitable for complex tasks, and as for maintenance, you need to carefully study this issue at the stage of planning to buy a gadget.

Well-known brands (HP, Acer, Asus) have a wide range of laptops for different budgets and needs. Their products are of high quality, with prices in the middle and higher segments. Such laptops can be used to solve a wide range of tasks, including very complex ones. Service support for well-known brands in Ukraine is well organized and includes authorized service centers and qualified personnel. 

Main components of a laptop

Just like desktop PCs, laptops consist of the same basic components - processor, RAM, HDD or SSD disks, video card. But laptops also have a built-in display and battery. Their characteristics should also be taken into account when choosing a gadget. Accordingly, the better the components, the wider the range of tasks the laptop can solve and the higher its price. Additionally, the price of a laptop increases if it has additional features such as a touch screen, backlit keyboard, fingerprint scanner, etc.

Purpose of laptops

• Laptops for gaming. These are powerful machines with powerful discrete graphics cards that ensure smooth operation in modern games. Other components must also support high speed and overall high performance.
• Laptops for education are lightweight and compact devices with enough performance to work with office programs and the Internet. They have budget or mid-range characteristics. As a rule, the price of a laptop for studying is quite affordable. 
• Laptops for work - professional laptops with large screens and powerful processors for performing complex tasks, in the case of models of the upper price segment, or those that meet the work requirements for a specific type of employment.

Upgrading laptops

Some laptop components can be replaced or added to improve performance. The most commonly upgraded components are: RAM, video card, hard disk, and SSD. Other components can also be replaced with more productive ones if necessary. If you want to upgrade your laptop, contact Power Up specialists. 

Important: Before upgrading, be sure to read the technical documentation for your laptop to make sure it supports the necessary components. Or trust the professionals of our store.

How to choose a laptop?

Before buying a laptop, determine your basic needs: what you will use the laptop for, what budget you are willing to allocate, what characteristics are important to you. After that, you can start comparing different models and choose the best option.

Recommendations for choosing a laptop:

1. Compare the specifications. Pay attention to the processor, RAM, hard disk, video card, and display. 
2. Read reviews. Find out what other users think about the laptop model you're looking for.
3. Check for the ports you need. USB, HDMI, Ethernet, etc.
4. Pay attention to the warranty. The longer the warranty period, the better.
5. Price. A competitive price for a laptop matters.