Affordable mini laptops with the latter are best suited for basic tasks like web browsing, streaming video, or typing Word documents. We suggest that you opt for a product with an Intel Core series chip because it's more capable than the entry-level Celeron series.

The newer the processor (CPU), the more power and better performance your new laptop will offer.

Since choosing the right set of features will ensure you'll be happy with your mini laptop for years to come, I outlined everything you should consider before making the investment. The display uses the same 13.5-inch 2256×1504 display as before-no contrast, color gamut, resolution, or refresh rate upgrades here-it just has a glare-resistant matte coating instead of a glossy one.I know reading the specifications of a laptop can seem a bit overwhelming (and quite boring), but they're the most important thing to pay attention to when you're shopping for a new computer - whether it's for you, your fourth grader, or your soon-to-be college student. Combined with the other optimizations in the 13th-generation Intel version of the laptop, Framework says its battery life should be 20 to 30 percent better than the previous-generation model.įor the display and lid, Framework is releasing both a matte version of its screen and a new hinge kit that's designed to hold the screen more securely while still being openable with one hand. But Framework is also debuting a handful of design upgrades that can be purchased with a new Framework 13 or added to an older model.įirst, the company is introducing a 61 Wh replacement battery, which can fit into the same space as the previous 55 Wh battery because of 'advancements in lithium-ion chemistry.' This is a relatively minor 11 percent improvement in capacity, but the last Framework Laptop's battery life was its Achilles heel, so every bit helps. Per usual, the new motherboards are designed to fit into all existing Framework 13 laptops without modification-you could upgrade directly from the original 11th-generation Intel motherboard to the new AMD motherboard without replacing the battery, ports, keyboard, screen, or any other parts if you wanted to.

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