From MacBooks to ThinkPads, set yourself up with a spiffy new laptop for the office, school or home at these computer shops
So your ancient laptop has finally sputtered its last, taking all your photos and music along with it. Fret not, for this year brings a smorgasbord of new computing options that’ll make your digital life all that much easier. Here’s our handy guide to the best new computers and laptops for 2016.
For the gamer: HP Pavilion 15-ak002na Gaming Laptop
HP’s latest offering takes the dorkiness out of the gaming laptop and packs a ton of processing power into a sleek, sexy package. Weighing in at just 2.32kg, the Pavilion still manages to cram an NVIDIA graphics card and Intel quad core processor into a portable gadget. Coupled with its size, the laptop’s impressive battery life makes on-the-go gaming sessions a breeze. And you’ll certainly want to use it when you’re out; its eye-catching twinkle black design will definitely turn heads.
Detailed information here. Approximate price: $1499.
For the on-the-go professional: Lenovo Thinkpad Yoga 460
Mobility, style and versatility at a budget-friendly price is this nifty little laptop’s forte. While its processing power may not impress hardcore gamers and power-users, the laptop’s Intel Core i7/i5 processor will handle office and school tasks without complaint. It’s not all work and no play though; flip the screen and your laptop transforms into a tablet, making it easy to catch an episode of Orange Is The New Black on those long, crowded commutes home.
Detailed information here. Approximate price: $1336.
For the designer: Dell XPS 13
Graphic design on a laptop can be an incredibly frustrating exercise, especially when you’re saddled with a tiny screen. The Dell XPS 13’s Infinity Edge Display, however, eliminates the screen bezel almost entirely, giving you a 13-inch display on an 11-inch laptop. With 18-hours of battery life, it’s perfect for those long work sessions at your favourite coffee joint that never seems to have any available power points.
Detailed information here. Approximate price: $1125.
For fuss-free fun: Retina MacBook Pro
If you’re not exactly the techy kind, a MacBook Pro will do pretty much anything you need it to without having to download drivers or additional software. Want to organise your photo library? The laptop comes with the very intuitive Apple Photos pre-installed. In addition to that, you’ll find a whole suite of useful applications like Garage Band, Safari, iMovie, iTunes and iBooks. Of course, we can’t forget the user experience. The interface is clean, modern and easy to get the hang of. But take note, Apple products tend to get updated regularly and the 2015 MacBook has been around for a year. New buyers might want to wait for the 2016 release.
Detailed information here. Approximate price: $1688-$2388.
For the cheap and cheerful: Dell Chromebook 13
Owning a computer is pretty much a given these days, but those of us who just need a laptop to browse the web or reply to emails can get away with a much more utilitarian device. Enter the Dell Chromebook 13. While it may not have the pizzazz of a MacBook or the processing power of a gaming notebook, this neat little laptop can be yours for less than $600! The Chrome OS also gives you access to a wealth of useful, free apps.
Detailed information here. Approximate price: $600
For the homebody: iMac 2015
The massive 21.5-inch Retina display is a real winner here with its vivid and true-to-life colours. With a screen that big, you can go ahead and toss out your telly because you’ll end up doing all your movie watching on this beast of a machine (remember, Netflix is coming to Singapore too!). Designers who work from home will also appreciate the large screen that makes it easy to keep organised. The iMac 2015 is more than just a looker. With quad-core processor options that go up to 3.1GHz, the iMac is no slouch as far as computing goes.
Detailed information here. Approximate price: $1648-$2288.
Ready for a brand new laptop? Here’s a list of tech stores to check out:
Courts. For a full list of locations, click here.
Best Denki. For a full list of locations, click here.
Challenger. For a full list of locations, click here.
Harvey Norman. For a full list of locations, click here.
