Notebook or PC?
Currently buying a computer is a must, whether for school or work, we need to know how to choose the right one according to the tasks we perform. The success that mobile devices such as smartphones or tablets have achieved in consumer preference is not unrelated, especially due to their portability and low price. They excel in performing basic tasks such as: browsing, chatting or checking our social networks, but when developing more complicated tasks such as design, video editing or gaming we require the functionality and power of a computer.
Choosing a computer is not an easy task due to the large number of models and brands that exist in the market. In order to know which is the most convenient one must take into account the main characteristics of the model according to the need:
Desktop:
Also known as “desktop”, these have lost their popularity, compared to notebooks and mobile devices, but their processing power, ability to have multiple hard drives, as well as avoiding excessive heating more effectively make them the ideal tool for demanding software requirements.
Although a traditional desktop computer (separate screen and tower) is very indispensable in many homes, the technology allowed to incorporate these elements in a more compact way in computers called all-in-one.
These types of computers such as the Lenovo D186 are ideal for academic and work tasks thanks to their characteristics since it has an 18.5 ”screen, a 500 Gb hard drive to store thousands of files and a 4 GB RAM memory along with an Intel Core i5 processor that guarantees total fluidity for those types of activities.
The advantages of these devices are many, for example maintenance is cheaper, it also has the possibility of customizing and updating external and internal elements such as hardware or software, although for this reason their cost may increase in some cases.
Its useful life is long since elements such as the mouse or the keyboard are replaceable and can be easily found at a comfortable price. On the other hand, these computers are ideal for gamers since it is possible to modify their graphics card as well as the screen, in some cases it is possible to connect the tower to the television for greater visual amplitude.
Another very important advantage is that it has a power source that depends on an outlet, so it is not necessary to change the battery as in the case of notebooks when it begins to fail.
NoteBook:
Also known as laptops or laptops, they are ideal for university students and professionals who carry out activities outside the home or office, thanks to their portability and connectivity, it will be very easy to connect to a public Wi-Fi point. It is worth mentioning the diversity of models, sizes and technical characteristics for all budgets. Only some components can be modified as hard disk or RAM, according to the manufacturer's unique specifications.
A great example of a high-performance notebook is the Macbook Pro, the perfect computer for high-performance activities, since it has a powerful processor created for functions such as photo and video editing. The retina display and its 2880 × 1800 resolution allow for unique image quality, plus the quad-core Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB RAM and 512GB solid state hard drive (depending on version) will give you an experience unique to the user.
The advantages are many, starting with the portability that is light, has no cables in between and consumes less energy since it has a rechargeable battery, in addition to this the design is practical since it has a mouse and built-in keyboard. A plus is that there is the possibility of easily expanding the capacity in the internal memory by simply connecting an external hard drive to a usb input.
On the other hand, DANE figures show that in 2013 about 42.5% of Colombians had a laptop or desktop computer in their homes, for 2014 this number increased two percentage points to 44.5%. Although the current trend is focused on notebooks, it is not disputed that there are softwares that run more efficiently on desktops.
