Laptop Guide

Which Laptop is Best for BCA Students?

A laptop is an essential tool for every BCA student. It is a multipurpose machine that can be used for various purposes like programming, gaming, multimedia, etc. A laptop with good specifications can help you develop your skills and knowledge in different programming languages.

There are two types of laptops available in the market, new and second hand. You can always buy a new laptop. But if you want maximum benefit from your money, you should buy second hand laptops with a warranty from a Certified refurbished.

There are many second hand laptops available under 20000. Here are ten tips that will help you choose the best second hand laptop for BCA students:

1. RAM:

RAM is essential when choosing a laptop for BCA students. A minimum of 4GB RAM is required for basic tasks like programming, internet browsing, etc. If you want to do more heavy jobs, you will need a laptop with a minimum of 8GB RAM. Eazy PC recommends laptops with 8 GB RAM for most BCA students.

2. Processor:

The processor is the second most crucial factor when choosing a laptop for BCA students. A minimum Intel Core i3 processor is required for basic tasks. If you want to do heavy jobs, you will need a computer with a minimum of an Intel Core i5 processor.

3. Screen size:

Screen size is important when choosing a laptop for BCA students. A minimum of the 14-inch screen is required for basic tasks. If you want to do media work, you will need a 15-inch screen. For more information, please refer to our article – Which laptop screen size is best?

4. Battery backup:

Battery backup is essential when choosing a laptop for BCA students. It is reasonable to expect 1 to 1.5 hours of battery backup in second hand laptops. For any higher battery backup, you will have to install a new battery, which will cost dearly.

5. Operating system:

The operating system is essential when choosing a laptop for BCA students. Windows is the most popular operating system for laptops. It is user-friendly and has a lot of features. The laptops provided by EazyPC come with standard Windows 10 Pro and MS office installed.

6. SSD/HDD:

The SSD/HDD is essential when choosing a laptop for BCA students. A minimum of 128GB SSD is required for basic tasks. You will need a laptop with a minimum of 256GB SSD if you want to store more video data. EazyPC recommends laptops with SSD only. HDD is not advised since it slows down the laptop a lot. For more information, please refer to our article – SSD vs. HDD.

7. Commercial series laptops:

Commercial series laptops are the best laptops for BCA students. They are durable and have all the features required for BCA students. Commercial series laptops refer to Dell latitude, Lenovo ThinkPad’s & HP EliteBook’s.

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8. Graphics:

Graphics is essential when choosing a laptop for BCA students. If you want to do heavy tasks like gaming or video editing, you will need a laptop with a minimum of 2GB of graphics. However, for most students, laptops with Intel-integrated graphics cards will suffice.

9. Weight:

Weight is significant when choosing a laptop for BCA students. A lightweight laptop is easy to carry around and is more portable.

10. Budget:

The budget is the most critical factor when choosing BCA students’ laptops. There are many laptops available in the market with different price tags. It is always better to buy a laptop that is within your budget. Second hand i5 laptops from EazyPC start at Rs 13,500 with 8 GB ram and SSD.

Conclusion:

These are the ten factors you must consider while choosing a laptop for BCA students. Choose a laptop within your budget and with all the required features.