One of the tools used by programmers is a laptop. For that, here are 9 tips for choosing and buying a laptop for programmers.
In general, for friends who are currently studying IT field, it is not impossible that later friends will become programmers. A programmer's position is not a bad position, even classified as very good.
To support this position, of course you need a tool the good one. One of the tools used by programmers is a laptop. For that, here are 9 tips for choosing and buying a laptop for programmers.
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Tips for Choosing and Buying a Laptop for Programmers
So, what is a laptop like? which are suitable for friends who are currently studying or even become a programmer? Here are Jaka's tips to determine it.
VIEW ARTICLE 1. Choose as much RAM as possible
Photo source: Photo: Fossbyte The first is to choose as much RAM as possible. In general, a programmer will love to run the name virtual machine, and this virtual machine makes RAM wasteful. Most at least try 8 GB RAM.
VIEW ARTICLE 2. Try to Use SSD
Photo source: Photo: The Tech Report The second is to try to use SSD. In general, a programmer does not need a large storage space, what is needed is instead speed of storage space.
VIEW ARTICLE 3. Replace CD/DVD Drive with HDD (Optional)
Photo source: Photo: Micro SATA Cables Furthermore, the third one is optional, especially for you who are a programmer for 3D content thing. Nowadays CD/DVD Drives are rarely used, you can replace them with HDDs so that your storage space is wider.
4. Make sure the keyboard is comfortable
Photo source: Photo: XAH Fourth, make sure keyboard convenient, even if necessary take note keyboard switches which will be used. It is undeniable, the activities of a programmer will be very frequent "fine print" with the keyboard.
5. Minimum Processor Try Intel Core i3 Class
Photo source: Photo: Hardware Canucks Next, for the selection of processors, try to have at least one class Intel Core i3. If it's below that standard, chances are you will be in quite a hassle because your computer's processing ability will be low very slow.
6. Ignore Graphics Card, Not Important (Optional)
Photo source: Photo: WCCFTech The sixth, ignore the graphics card, unless you are a programmer for 3D content stuff. Because for programmers in general, you even absolutely no need performance of the graphics card.
7. Try Metal Case Material
Photo source: Photo: Your New Sticker A programmer will have a fairly high working hours. Therefore, the material metal case can be prioritized. Apart from giving high product resistance, metal also makes laptop heat circulation becomes smoother.
8. Try to Have a High Resolution Monitor
Photo source: Photo: Author's Note A typical programmer will need a monitor with wide digital scale (high resolution). Because a programmer will be dealing with code that has small punctuation marks. The higher the monitor resolution, the smaller these punctuation marks will be easy to see.
9. Prioritize Famous Brands
Photo source: Photo: Marjoss Lastly, prioritize well-known brands. Examples like Lenovo ThinkPad Series, which this brand is already well known as laptop workstation. Or some other famous brand like ASUS, Acer, and so forth.
Well, those were just the best tips from Jaka for choosing and buying a laptop for programmers. Hope it's useful!
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