Originally posted on December 31, 2012 @ 10:46 am
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All laptops are supposed to be made for portability which is an essential feature required of travel computers. Does this mean therefore that every laptop can be an ideal travel companion? Travelers who bring their laptops along will be quick to deny this.
Travelers need laptops that are made for long-distance travels. This is to ensure that it will perform wherever it is brought. Arriving at the best choice can be determined by its fitness to travel as well.
Travelers will not always have access to conducive conditions such as an office or home. They spend much time on the road so it is quite clear that laptops made for indoor use will not suffice. Exposing a laptop fit only for indoor use to the elements can only shorten its productive life.
The smallest and the lightest is not always the best option since it can severely limit the amount of work that can be done with such cramped set-up. The laptop’s weight is a primary consideration but it needs to be balanced with the kind of work that has to be done. After all, there is not much sense in gaining comfort in transporting the laptop at the cost of unaccomplished tasks.
Battery life, size of power adapter, and user serviceability, are all important features that are all considered by frequent travelers Traveling laptop owners will also be concerned with the ease of replacing components of the computer while on travel. The last thing a traveler would like to be left with is a laptop that cannot be used due to unavailability of parts.