The Top Three Laptop for Seniors

Many seniors have special requirements to consider when purchasing a new laptop. Some may have chronic neck or back pain and may require a lightweight laptop to reduce excess strain on these areas. Other seniors may have decreased vision or hearing and so may need a laptop with a large and clear display and good quality speakers. Ease of typing and a high-quality keyboard are also important factors for seniors who may have arthritis or other disabling conditions in their hands and fingers. Seniors who wish to multitask also often will need a high-speed processor along with multiple ports for the downloading of family photos and videos. The top three laptops for seniors include the Apple 13” MacBook Pro, the HP 14” Chromebook and the Microsoft Surface Pro 4. Read on to discover what you need to know about these three laptops.

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  1. How much does each laptop weigh and are they good if you have back pain?
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    The HP Chromebook weighs 3.74 pounds and does not exert much strain on the back. The Apple 13” MacBook Pro is relatively lightweight and weighs only 3.02 pounds. This helps reduce neck and back strain. The Microsoft Surface Pro 4 is very light and weighs 1.7 pounds. It is probably the best selection for a senior with neck and back problems.

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  2. What type and size display does it have and is it helpful for those with poor sight?
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    The Apple 13” MacBook Pro has an excellent display which prevents the necessity to lean forward to see the screen which puts undue pressure on the neck and back. It has a very clear 13.3” Retina LED backlit display with IPS technology. The Microsoft Surface Pro 4 has a 12.3” high resolution “Pixel Sense” (2736 x 1824 pixels) screen that is high contrast and low glare which helps to decrease eyestrain. The HP Chromebook has a 14” HD Bright View screen that also helps decrease eyestrain.

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  3. Is the keyboard easy to type on?
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    The Apple 13” MacBook Pro has a backlit keyboard which makes it easier to visualize the keyboard. The Microsoft Surface Pro 4 has a simple yet modern keyboard that has excellent feedback and an optimized return. The HP Chromebook keyboard also has excellent return and durability.

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  4. Does it allow for multitasking ability and does it have a lot memory and storage?
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    The Microsoft Surface Pro 4 has an Intel core i5 rapid processor that enables completing several different tasks at once and has 8 GB of RAM. The Apple 13” MacBook Pro has a very fast 3.3Ghz dual core Intel Core i7 processor which allows for efficient multitasking. It also has 16 GB of memory and 512 GB of storage. The HP Chromebook comes with an Intel Celeron N2840 processor with 4 GB of RAM and 16 GB of memory.

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  5. Does it have SD or Micro SD ports?
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    The Microsoft Surface Pro 4 has one USB 2.0 port and one USB 3.0 port. The Apple 13” MacBook has four Thunderbolt 3 USB-C ports which are very useful for downloading photos and videos to send to friends and family. The HP Chromebook has one 3.0 USB port and 2 2.0 USB ports.

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  6. What type of battery does it have?
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    All three of these featured laptops have reliable lithium polymer batteries.

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  7. How large is the laptop?
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    The HP Chromebook is 9.4” x 13.5” x 0.7”. The Apple 13” MacBook has dimensions of 11.97” x 8.36” x 0.58”. The Microsoft Surface Pro 4 is 15.2” x 9.2” x 1.6”

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  8. What does the laptop cost and where can it be bought at the best price?
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    The Apple 13” MacBook costs $1,984.00 with the best price found at Amazon.com. The Microsoft Surface Pro 4 is sold on Amazon.com for $1,136.00, which includes free shipping. The HP Chromebook is inexpensive, reliable and affordable for those seniors on a fixed or reduced income. It is available on Amazon.com for $239.00.

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