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But the payoff for having such power-efficient hardware is up to 11 hours battery life from a highly portable and lightweight device. Of course, a laptop this cheap is never going be an image-editing powerhouse, and the base Intel Celeron processor, 4GB of RAM and 32GB on-board storage all represent the minimum of what you can get away with for web browsing, image viewing and HD YouTube viewing.
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Be sure you go for this Full HD (FHD) version of the HP Chromebook 14 though, as other models are available with lesser screens, and we don't reckon the marginally lower price is worth the significant reduction in display quality. It's an IPS panel, so you needn't worry about restricted viewing angles or weak contrast.
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As such you won't be able to use Windows software, notably Adobe Photoshop, but there are alternatives like Lightroom Mobile, and Google's own Snapseed.ĭespite its low, low price, this is one of the best Chromebooks you can buy right now, with its standout feature being its 14-inch Full HD 1080p screen.
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It's designed to be super-simple to use and runs apps from Google's Play Store, just like an Android phone or tablet. Rather than running Windows or Mac OS, this budget laptop is based on Google's ChromeOS operating system.
An entry-level TN-based LCD display is available, also Full HD, but it's best avoided as color and contrast accuracy will be sub-par. Be sure to pick the IPS screen option to get top quality viewing angles and reliable color and contrast.
Screen specs are also impressive, with most models being equipped with a Full HD 1920x1080 display. There's a bang-up-to-date Thunderbolt 4 ports, a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port, 2 USB-A ports, plus headphone/mic, LAN, and HDMI ports, and even a full-size SD card reader.īattery life is respectable at up to 8 hours for the larger 60Wh battery option, or up to 6 hours if you spec the smaller 45Wh battery. In an age where physical connection ports are in short supply, Lenovo has given the ThinkBook 15 a refreshing well stocked selection of connections. The external aesthetic is subtle and corporate, making it an ideal machine for use at home or work. The ThinkBook 15 Gen 2 is a thin and light laptop just 18.9mm thick and tipping the scales at a very reasonable 1.7kg. Bland design -Gets pricey fast if specced up At 15.6 inches, a Full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution is what you should look for, as anything less will leave you with a pixelated, low-resolution viewing experience that'll soon get uncomfortable. IPS screen tech has no such issues, and is a must if you want to do justice to your photos. TN is the cheaper variety and is characterized by restrictive contrast and viewing angles, requiring you to tilt the screen up or down to choose whether highlight or shadow detail in an image is visible - not great for viewing images, let alone editing them. Laptop screens primarily use two types of LCD technology: TN, and IPS. We're assuming you're more likely to use your laptop mostly from home, where a 15-15.6" screen size makes most sense and is commonly available. The smaller sizes may be great for portability, but soon get tiresome when used for extended periods. Laptops can be had in a range of screen sizes from around 11.6-inches up to 17-inches. In this guide we're focusing on a laptop's screen specs above all else, as these can make or break a laptop's photo editing ability.
At this price point don't expect the latest and greatest Octa-core processors or a large-capacity internal SSD, but you'd be surprised what you can still find. Fortunately it is possible to bag a capable laptop that's got enough oomph for some serious photo editing, home working, or even light gaming, and all for around the $500-$800 mark.