We saw some cool gadgets and technologies in the past 2016. While smartphones grabbed the most attention, it’s interesting to see the revived interest in the world of laptops as well. So, we decided to curate a list of some of the most interesting laptops of 2016. So, let’s begin.
HP Spectre 13
HP Spectre 13 is one of the thinnest laptops you can purchase right now. With 2.45lbs weight and 10.4mm thickness, this 13-inch notebook is quite compact as well. Even with such dimensions, it packs in powerful specs such as 8GB RAM, 6th-generation Intel Core processors, full HD IPS Display, Backlit keyboard, USB Type-C Connectivity and an amazing battery life of up to 9 hours.
Lenovo Yoga Book
Lenovo Yoga Book is another pick in our interesting-laptops collection, for it’s a convertible, 2-in-1 solution that can be either used as a fully-fledged laptop or as a compact tablet PC. With a 10,1-inch display, it has a thickness of 4.05mm and weighs just 1.5lbs. Even then, on a single charge, it would give a smooth battery backup of up to 13 hours. One thing that makes Yoga Book unique is the Halo Keyboard, which can be used as a standard keyboard or for drawing and note-taking needs. Priced just under Rs 50,000, it’s a nice choice for those who love mobility.
Apple MacBook
With an incredible thickness of 13.1mm and a weight of 920g, MacBook is the most compact Mac Notebook you’d ever purchase. What’s so amazing here is that you are getting a 12” Retina Display and a battery life of up to 10 hours on a single charge. The full-sized keyboard and extra-large trackpad make MacBook one of the most interesting choices we’d in this year, not to mention the energy-friendly Intel Core M processors. Other notable features of the Apple MacBook include USB Type-C connectivity and of course the power of MacOS Sierra.
Acer Swift 7
The Acer Swift 7 is the thinnest laptop in the world. In fact, this 13-inch notebook has less than 1cm thickness. Built with an aluminium chassis, the Swift 7 is offering some great specs like the Intel 7th generation i5 chipset and 8GB RAM for the best performance. It also claims to offer a battery life of up to nine hours, which is impressive. There is USB Type-C port for versatile connectivity needs as well.
ASUS ZenBook 3
The ZenBook 3 from ASUS was one of the best premium notebooks we had seen in 2016. With the best-in-class perfection and performance, you are getting the epitome of mobile computing. At 11.9mm thin, this one is thinner than the Apple MacBook and the weight of 910g is too competitive. In terms of specs, you get a 12.5” full HD display, Intel Core i7 Processor, up to 16GB RAM, up to 1TB PCIe SSD Storage and around nine hours of battery backup. Additional options in the notebook include the fingerprint sensor, premium build quality and versatile set of connectivity options.
What do you think about our interesting laptop picks? Do you think any other laptop deserves a place here? Do let us know through your comments.
