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"business laptop" refers to a laptop computer that is specifically designed and used for professional or work-related purposes.
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business laptops include robust support for USB - C with two ports each, and of course the USB - C power adapter itself.
Though less gamer - chic than most gaming laptops, it's different enough to stand apart from plain
old business laptops.
But the clicking mechanism (there are no dedicated mouse buttons below the touchpad) feels a bit hollow and cheap for a
pricey business laptop.
It did this with the ThinkPad brand
of business laptops back in the 2000s, and now it has done the same for the mobile market, purchasing Motorola Mobility in 2015.
But despite costing $ 171 more, the Lenovo X1 Carbon remains our top pick
for business laptops given higher - resolution screen, lighter body, more robust battery life, and longer warranty.
Most business laptops offer better color fidelity and a higher 1080p resolution, but with a much dimmer screen at 200 to 400 nits.
The Getac V110 and the Dell Latitude 14 Rugged Extreme, both Editors» Choice winners, look even bulkier, with aesthetic choices like replaceable armor pieces visible on their exteriors, but one glance will tell you the S410 is designed to survive harsh environments longer than a regular
business laptop like the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon.
For example, Dell recently started shipping the 12 - inch Latitude 7290, a
premium business laptop with a starting price of $ 1,498 (currently on sale for $ 1,049) and configurations that cost as much as $ 2,070.
Unfortunately, in 2018, laptop makers are more than happy to
make business laptops with old - fashioned, productivity - draining 1366 x 768 screens, and there are corporate customers foolish enough to purchase them.
The Lenovo ThinkPad 25 Anniversary Edition ($ 1,899) packs the technology and features of a
modern business laptop built on the class - leading Lenovo ThinkPad T470, but with subtle touches of ThinkPads past including a non-chiclet keyboard, a choice of three TrackPoint caps, and red, green, and blue accents on its logo.
Acer's Timeline
small business laptops mix both business and pleasure; you get a good quality, if a little basic, machine for not much cash.
Toshiba has announced a brand new R - Series collection of
lightweight business laptops, including three new models — the Tecra R850, Tecra R840 and the Satellite Pro R850.
Despite its small size, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon comes with pretty much every feature you need in a productivity machine, making it the best
business laptop money can buy.
Starting at $ 1,289, the T480s is similar to the T480 is terms of specifications and design, but has slightly less battery life (13.5 hours) and comes in at just 2.9 pounds, making it one of the
lightest business laptops of its kind.
The Dell Latitude 14 7000 (7480) is a top - notch
business laptop when configured with top - of - the - line components, though it is a bit more expensive than rivals when so equipped.
The HP EliteBook x360 1020 G2 is the most stylish
business laptop around and has an optional privacy screen, but the battery doesn't last long enough.
Like most other
Lenovo business laptops, the ThinkPad T470p has two different pointing devices: a touchpad and a TrackPoint nub.
Dell's
newest business laptop, the Latitude 5289 2 - in - 1, takes that mantra literally with the ability to flip into a tablet.
Power-wise, this package is roughly equivalent to what one would find on Core i - series super high - end
business laptops from around 2010, meaning those who want to install Windows or Linux will still find a pleasantly quick experience and somewhat passable gaming, but shouldn't expect to run a large - scale CAD file or game at high resolutions.
Lenovo is big
in business laptops, but the PC manufacturer also makes mainstream and gaming machines at a variety of prices points.
For a great budget laptop, you should go with the Notebook M, and for a
great business laptop with a large screen, check out the 15 - inch Notebook 9 Pro.
Dell Latitude 7280: Best
Dell Business Laptop «The New Latitude makes multitasking a breeze and offers a variety of docking options, which is perfect for professionals who want a specific workstation setup.»
Lenovo's ThinkPad X240
business laptop doesn't offer much in the way of drastic changes from the previous - generation X230.
Toshiba's range of high -
end business laptops has had a boost with the introduction of the Portégé X30 - D.
But that's largely because that laptop, like the earlier X200 models that preceded it, was one of — if not the — best
compact business laptops available.
The toned - down silver chassis will not win any design awards, and the system may be due for a design refresh, but nonetheless it's one of the more
attractive business laptops around.