{"id":1624,"date":"2017-01-21T14:01:41","date_gmt":"2017-01-21T20:01:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/picknotebook.com\/blog\/?p=1624"},"modified":"2017-07-20T08:11:33","modified_gmt":"2017-07-20T14:11:33","slug":"best-teenager-laptops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/picknotebook.com\/blog\/best-teenager-laptops\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to the Best laptops for a teenager"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n \"Best As a proud parent of a 13-year old, I know exactly how important it is for my daughter to stay connected with her friends. As a result, I bought her a great Dell laptop last year for Christmas, and she loved it. It was a hard choice; there are tons of great laptops out there today, but I think I found a great one. Now, to help fellow parents out who are in the same situation, I’ve decided to create this guide on the best laptop for a teenager so that you can have an easier time than me.\n<\/p>\n

\n She’s always texting, gabbing on her cell phone, and constantly instant messaging all of her little girlfriends. With this in mind, I understand exactly how much she can use a computer; not just to keep in touch, but to complete her homework assignments as well. Just looking at the work that she has to do lets me know how easy we had it; she has to submit all of her homework electronically, and it looks much harder to squeak by with than when I was her age!\n<\/p>\n

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Reasons to buy a laptop for a teenager<\/h2>\n

\n Firstly, in this ever-connected world, it’s important to understand just what a laptop brings to the table. Computers open up a world of possibility that can be very positive. Kids get a new way to do research for their papers, a way to play games on the fly, and also a way to watch their favourite programs right on their laptop screens. As a result, there are a plethora of advantages to purchasing your kids a new laptop so that they can have a degree of independence.\n<\/p>\n

An Easier Time Doing Homework<\/span><\/h3>\n

\n Much of the homework being provided in schools<\/a> today can be submitted online, so a new laptop means that your teen will be able to complete their homework without hogging the house’s main computer. Any laptop that you purchase should be outfitted with the Microsoft Office Suite (some schools provide online accounts that can access MS Office apps for free). It’s not a must, though – there are some free options such as Libre Office and Google Docs\/Sheets\/Slides, especially good for working in groups with other students. My daughter actually has an Excel spreadsheet that she uses to keep track of her favourite shows. What a nerd!\n<\/p>\n

Less Need to Tie Up the Family Computer<\/span><\/h3>\n

\n I enjoy my computer time and hate that I and my daughter have had to butt heads when it comes time to use the computer. A new laptop means that she’ll have her computer, and I’ll have mine.\n<\/p>\n

What to Look For in the Best Laptop for a Teenager<\/h2>\n

Portability<\/span><\/h3>\n

\n If one thing is almost completely universal to all kids, it is their desire to always be on the go. My daughter carries her laptop in a laptop section of her new backpack. Since I didn’t want to have her carrying too much weight on her developing back, I went for a lighter laptop so that she wouldn’t be overburdened with her schoolbooks and her Dell.\n<\/p>\n

\n Additionally, your child might also want a laptop that’s smaller so that they can use it on their laps easier. A laptop with a 17-inch screen is great for multimedia use, but you’ll find that kids might want something a little more manageable for their size. Especially, when you need a really large backpack for a 17″ laptop. There are several great guides on laptop dimensions out there, but I like this one from Lifewire<\/a> best.\n<\/p>\n

General performance<\/span><\/h3>\n

Fast storage<\/h4>\n

\n Right now, the key to making sure the laptop will not lag is the SSD storage. It is significantly more expensive than older HDD storage but it is worth it for most laptops above $800.\n<\/p>\n

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\n Recommended: 250 GB – 500 GB SSD\n <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

Sufficient processor<\/h4>\n

\n You do not need a professional high-end processor. If you’re looking for a gaming laptop<\/a> – i7-6700HQ or i7-7700HQ is the best option. But then be ready for a shorter battery life since these processors can drain out the battery faster than others.\n<\/p>\n

\n For everything else – I recommend looking for an Intel Core i5 processor or Intel Core i7-6500U\/i7-7500U. Intel Core i3 processor are also an option but I would recommend them only if you can’t spend over $550.\n<\/p>\n

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\n Recommended: i5 or i7 U-series processor.\n <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

Enough computer memory<\/h4>\n

\n This is the easiest specification to get right. Computer memory (RAM) is used to store active applications and if there’s not enough of it – the laptop will start feeling sluggish.\n<\/p>\n

\n There are 3 tiers of RAM:\n<\/p>\n