Learn About Laptop Form Factors

What is it?

Laptops come in many shapes and sizes, most notably:

• Traditional

  They usually don't have touchscreens, and the screen hinges cannot open as much as convertibles, and do not detach. Mostly has higher performance compared to convertibles.

• Convertible

  Also called 2 in 1, they are laptops with touchscreens. The screens can either open between 180-360 degrees or detach completely, this makes the laptop like a tablet. They are usually thinner and lighter compared to traditional laptops.

Which one should I get?

Traditional

Get a traditional for the following reasons:

1. More performance
2. No touchscreen
3. No stylus
4. Easier to repair
5. Easier to upgrade

Convertible

Get a convertible for the following reasons:

1. More portable
2. Touchscreen
3. Stylus Support