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Recommendation on Notebook computer

The configuration of a notebook computer is highly dependent on the type of work expected to be done. ITSO recommends the following Windows 10 notebook configuration, for intermediate level of the daily Word, Excel, as well as Online ZOOM meeting with virtual background, etc.

  • CPU: i5 series Intel Processor
  • Memory: 16GB RAM
  • Storage: 256GB M.2 SSD
  • Display: 14 inch LCD display
  • Operating System: Windows 10 Pro

User may need more advance configuration if they need to work on more intensive task :

  1. Additional RAM - If one needs to work with multiple (3 or more) documents or applications at the same time, additional memory may be needed. Suggest to consider memory to 16GB RAM.
  2. More Processing Power - If one needs to work with processing intensive tasks, a more powerful processor may be needed. Suggest to consider CPU to i7 series Intel Processor
  3. More Storage - If one needs to work with a large number of big files (e.g. Video Editing, Photoshops, etc), a bigger storage may be needed. Suggest to consider 512GB SSD.

 

Notebook Models for Reference

Below are some notebook models from various vendors which can be customized to the above recommended model:

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