When business owners talk about their books these days, they aren't necessarily referring to profit and loss numbers – they're talking about notebook computers. But what kinds of “books” make sense for your workforce, projects, and industry? Here's quick glance at the different performance levels, courtesy of your Austin tech support  experts at Gravity Systems. 

Entry-level – Netbooks, Chromebooks, and keyboard-equipped tablets rely on cloud storage and apps to get the job done. If your employees just need easy access to your company's online resources, and they're content to use cloud productivity programs, these devices might fit the bill. But they're also slow, minimally capable, and easily overwhelmed.

Mid-range – The mid-range of laptop options represents the sweet spot for run-of-the-mill business computing needs. Most of the consumer laptop lines. Expect a plastic body, an integrated graphics card, a few hundred gigs of drive space, and a reasonably high-def monitor. These laptops can handle most everyday business tasks, and you can update key components as needed.

Premium – Do your employees work in gaming, spreadsheet-land, or specialized fields that crunch serious numbers? Will they need full functionality at all times, even when they're on location in the middle of nowhere? If so, you may need in invest in top-of-the-line laptops. You can find models that offer 21:9 widescreen monitors, the most advanced media and network connection ports, maxed-out storage and memory, dedicated graphics chips, and even hybrid drives that combine the best features of flash drives and traditional hard drives.

The best way to figure out exactly what kind of laptops you need is to schedule a consultation with our experts. Talk to us so we can make sure you're not stuck with too much or too little performance for your needs!

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