dna Picks: Week 5, July '15, Premium Laptops
We're breaking down our top five picks for the best premium laptops out there. To clarify, when we say premium we mean a device with a hefty price tag. It could be a to pof th e line gaming system, or maybe a sleek and sharp busniess laptop. The categories are varied, but one constant is that we pick the ones that justify their price tag the best.
We're breaking down our top five picks for the best premium laptops out there. To clarify, when we say premium we mean a device with a hefty price tag. It could be a to pof th e line gaming system, or maybe a sleek and sharp busniess laptop. The categories are varied, but one constant is that we pick the ones that justify their price tag the best.
The Lenovo Thinkpad is a great system for all round usage and is the cheapest of our picks this time around. It's small enough and light to carry to the workplace (with a little bit of struggle), and yet powerful enough to hande even graphics heavy tasks like video editing or design.Key SpecsScreen: 14 inches, 10-point TouchscreenWeight: 1.28 KgProcessor: Intel Core i7-5500U @ 2.4 GHzGraphics: Intel HD Graphics 5500RAM: 8 GBStorage: 256 GB SATA-III 6 Gbps TLC 1.8-inch SSDOS: Windows 8.1 ProPorts: 2 x USB 3.0, 3.5mm audio/mic, HDMI, MiniDPPrice: 1,37,891
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Key Specs Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-4720HQ Processor @2.6GHz OS: Windows 8.1 (64-bit) Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M with 4GB DDR5 RAM: 8GB 1600 MHz DDR3 memory standard Storage: 256GB PCIe SSD Ports: 4 x USB 3.0, MiniDP v1.2, HDMI v1.4b Screen 15.6" IPS FHD 1920x1080p. Capacitive Touch Screen 5 Weight 2.12Kgs Price: Rs 1,59,990
Key Specs Processor: Intel® Core™ i7 4720HQ Processor Graphic: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 965M with 2GB GDDR5 Operating System Windows 8.1 Pro RAM: DDR3, up to 32 GB Display: 17.3"FHD (1920x1080p) Storage: 1TB HDD 7200 RPM With 256 G SSD POrts: Mini DP, 4 x USB 3.0, HDMI, Thunderbolt, Weight: 4.3 kg (with 8 cell battery) Price: 1,28,000
Alienware is a well established player in gaming, and the Alienware 15 is another strong contender. Though on the heavier side, the tradeoff is some brilliant specs, as well as highly programmable and customisable keyboard zones.Key SpecsProcessor: 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-4710HQ ProcessorOperating System: Windows 8.1RAM: 16GB DDR3LStorage: 128GB SSD + 1TB 5400RPMGraphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M with 4GB GDDR5Display: 15.6" FHD (1920x1080p)Weight: 3.207 Kg averagePorts: 3 x USB 3.0, USB 3.0 with PowerShare Technology, Alienware Graphics Amplifier Port, MiniDP, HDMI 1.4keyboard with AlienFX lighting controlsPrice: Rs 1,67,990
The Lenovo Yoga 3 pro is a beauty to look at. Lightest on this list by far, it's a joy to carry around and even more pleasing to work on. It's processor is a bit of a letdown, if you were looking for something beefier, but it more than makes up in pure aesthetic appeal. Get it if the only thing you like about Macbooks is their look.Key Specs: Processor: 1.1GHz Intel Core M-5Y60 processorRAM: 8GB DDR3L RAMStorage: 256GB SSDWeight: 1.19 KgDisplay: 13" qHD (3200x1800p) display (multi touch)Battery: 44Wh battery (claims 7-hour battery life)Ports: 2x USB 3.0, MicroHDMI Price: Rs 1,14,990
Check out our review:Lenovo Yoga 3 Pro Review: Almost Prince Charming; betrayed by a processor