How to Buy 2-in-1 Laptop (TIPS BELI LAPTOP 2-IN-1)

    2-in-1 laptops are such a deal. A laptop AND a tablet with an affordable price? Who wouldn't want that? You can use the laptop when you're doing more traditional tasks, like writing your course papers, and you can use the tablet when you're relaxing by swiping up on your Twitter feed. 

The only question left is, how do you find a 2-in-1 laptop that suits you?

Do You Need a 2-in-1?

Before you decide on buying a 2-in-1 laptop, you should remember that they're not for everyone. If you want to use your laptop for hardcore gaming, video editing or creating 3D designs, this kind of laptop is NOT for you.

But if you are wanting to just use a laptop for basic uses such as doing your college assignments or watching Youtube videos, then here are 5 tips for you.

1. Choose Your Size

The first thing to consider is how big of a device you may need. Are you looking for something that is easily portable and light for you to bring anywhere? Or are you searching for one that has a large screen that can be used when giving presentations without needing a projector? Or are just searching for something big enough to display movies when you are relaxing?

2-in-1 laptops range from 10 inches, which is small enough to be brought everywhere, to ones that are as big as 15 inches, which are just right to be placed somewhere permanent.

2. Detachable or Rotating Hinge?

2-in-1s typically come in one of two designs: detachable or bendable. If you prefer a tabletlike device or you won't need to do a lot of typing, a detachable is probably the type of 2-in-1 you'll want. This devices can be used with separate keyboards (often via magnets) in order to provide the traditional keyboard-plus-touchpad experience. You can stash away the keyboard to save weight, and then connect it again at a moment's notice when the situation requires it. In addition to detaching completely, many removable keyboards can also bend and fold to become kickstands or protective covers when the situation arises.

However, if you do a lot of writing or prefer a touchpad for navigating the user interface, you may want to opt for a bendable 2-in-1. Find ones that have hinges that bend back a full 360 degrees to go into tablet mode and also offer other positions such as tent and presentation modes.

3. Get the Right Processor and Specs

Most 2-in-1s feature an Intel processor, but thanks to the company's relatively simple naming scheme, it's not too difficult to target the kind of performance you're seeking.

The highest-power systems feature an Intel Core i7 chip. Midrange models often have Core i3, i5 CPUs, which offer a good balance between price and performance. Devices with these CPUs are good for most productivity scenarios and can serve up some casual gaming in a pinch as well.

Then, you get Intel Celeron and Atom CPUs, which are found on a lot of budget hybrids. While their performance isn't super impressive, it's more than good enough for people who just want a device for answering emails, browsing the Web or watching Netflix.

4GB of RAM is standard on almost every 2-in-1 nowadays, but 8GB is better if you can afford it. Refrain from going up to 16GB unless you're doing some serious work that really demands the extra memory, as the added performance isn't worth the cost for most people.

For storage, solid-state drives (SSDs) offer the best performance, but if you're looking to save some money, you can go for a traditional hard disk, which is more common among less expensive systems. And for systems that rely on cloud storage instead of saving local files, the performance increase might not be worth it.

4. Screen Resolution

The most affordable 2-in-1 hybrids have 1366 x 768-pixel displays, but we strongly prefer sharper 1920 x 1080 full-HD screens. With these panels, you'll enjoy better image quality and the ability to snap two wide windows side by side for some serious multitasking.

Some models have even higher-resolution quad-HD (2560 x 1440 pixels) or ultra-HD (3840 x 2160) displays, which offer more detail and are better choices for people who do photo or video editing. Ultra-HD is the same resolution as the 4K content that's becoming more widely available both in Blu-ray discs and online, so it makes this the resolution of choice for movie fiends as well. The major drawback of higher-resolution panels is that they suck up more power, so it's important to consider how important battery life is to you.

5. Budget

Prices tend to go up as you increase in size and specs, with many low-cost hybrids often suffering from noticeably lower battery life as well.

If you're willing to spend, you can even find some 2-in-1s with amazing GPUs, which means you rarely have to sacrifice on specs if you don't want to. Another important consideration is that, because the price difference between 2-in-1s and traditional laptops has shrunk, there's often very little reason your notebook shouldn't be a 2-in-1.

I hope this article has helped you in deciding whether or not to buy a 2-in-1 laptop hybrid. Comment down below if you have any more tips or if this article has helped you at all!