Slim and light laptops for professionals on the move
Compact and light notebooks are ideal for professionals who travel a lot. They are easy to carry, look good, and in some cases can be used as a tablet
Most professionals rely on smartphone or tablet for simple work related tasks when they are not at their workstation. But when it comes to typing really long documents, or accessing company CRM or carrying out Skype calls involving multiple team members, nothing can replace the comfort of a laptop. However, a big and bulky notebook can complicate things, especially when you are travelling. Notebooks with slim formfactor, touch screen support and user friendly design are more practical. slim (13.9) with the lid down, weighs just 1.3kg, which makes carrying it around easy. The aluminium body, sleek form factor gives it a classy look and enhance its build quality. Its USP is the 360 degree hinge design which allows the screen to be pushed back until it touches the base and can be used as a tablet. The notebook offers a 14-inch LED display with resolution of 2,560x1,440p and runs Windows 10. The notebook is powered by Intel’s 6th gen Core i7 chipset with 8GB RAM and 512GB SSD. It can eke out up to 8 hours of back up on nonstop use. is rare at this price point. The areas where Acer has compromised to keep the price in check includes the 14-inch display which offers a resolution f just 1,366x768p. It can muster up to 10 hours of battery backup on a single charge which is impressive at this price point. If you are looking for a Windows 10 based device, the Spectre X360 is the best available option out there. Carved inside an aluminium chassis with dark ash silver finish, the notebook is 13mm thin and weighs just 1.3kg. The convertible design gives it an edge over conventional ultrabooks. The display goes all the way back so it can be used as a big screen tablet. The notebook comes with a stylus sp one can use the tablet extensively for work. The 14-inch display packs a resolution of 1,920x1,080p. The notebook is powered by Intel’s highend 7th Gen Core i7 chispet with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD. Its battery lasts 6 hours on a typical workday.