1. Presenter : Mr Yong Jong Shyan
Laptops Buying Guide
Presenter : Mr Yong Jong Shyan

2. Types of Portable devices
Laptops/Notebooks
Tablets/IPads for entertainment & web-surfing only

3. Mac vs PC

4. Buying a Mac
Size of screen
Weight
macOS Mojave (10.14)

5. Buying a PC
Mobility
CPU
Memory & Data storage
Connectivity

6. 1. Mobility
Weight
Screen size ,  15, inch - Full HD 1920x or higher resolution

7. 2. CPU (processor) Intel AMD
- core i5 / i7 / i9 - number of cores (e.g. 6-core)

8. 3. Memory & Data storage RAM - at least 8Gb
Hard disk - at least 256 Gb SSD
recommended

9. 4. Connectivity Ethernet - network USB ports - data devices
SD-card readers - data devices
VGA/HDMI – display
Ethernet - network
Bluetooth – network & devices

10. Micro; Mini and Type-A USB connectors
5. Connectivity
USB types
Micro; Mini and Type-A USB connectors

11. Windows 10
Touch-screen support (optional)

12. Software Microsoft Office – Word, Powerpoint, Excel
Anti-virus software

13. Specifications Recommendation
Parts
Specifications
Processor
Intel Core i7
Memory
8 Gb RAM (or 16Gb)
Hard Drive
SSD 256 Gb or higher
Screen
15 inch (1920x1080px)
Wireless
WIFI, Bluetooth
Ports
4 USB3.0 ports, SD-card reader
Others
Microsoft Office 2019

14. Personal care & responsibility
Password-protect - lock screen when left unattended
Accountability & responsibility - Keep laptops in lockers
Anti-virus software

15. Word of Caution NOT compulsory to buy a laptop. Do not hurry to buy.

16. Further reading

18. Laptop Buying Guide
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