Top Windows 10 Business Laptops, PCs And Hybrids To Upgrade To

Microsoft Surface Book

The bigger bother to the Surface Pro 4, the Surface Book is a full-fat laptop, compete with an Intel Core i7 processors, 16GB or RAM and 1TB of storage, and a discreet Nvidia GeForce graphics card in its top end models.

Yet it is also a solid tablet with a 13.5inch PixelSense display optimised for touch interaction and use with the Surface Pen, connected with a slick flexible frame that offers support for the tablet when its docked into the keyboard dock.

A top range Surface Book will set you back an eye-watering £3,000, but for that substantial wad of cash, you will get a hybrid device with a very solid specification, plenty of connections and connectivity, that keeps Windows 10 running slickly and offers a degree of functionality over both a standard Surface device and both laptops and tablets.

HP Spectre

To standout from the ultaportable crowd, HP aimed to shave off as much girth from its Spectre to chase the title of ‘world’s thinnest laptop’ as well as injecting some glamour into the laptop world with premium materials.

The latest Spectre may not keep the former, but its standout design means it retains the aforementioned glamour, particularly with its gold finish that surprisingly errs on the side of tasteful rather than bling. HP’s ‘piston hinge’ use two crescent shaped arms to act as the laptop’s hinge and help give the machine its premium look.

Under the handsome hood, the Spectre packs an Intel Core i5 processors than can be upgraded to the beefier Core i7, while a standard 8GB or RAM helps compliment the CPU. SSD storage goes up to 512GB, giving the Spectre a very comfortable  spec for such a slim machine.

The Full HD 13inch display lacks a touchscreen but does come swaddled in Corning Gorilla Glass, so the pretty machine hides a toughness that should help it withstand a few knocks and bumps when being used on a busy commuter train.

Samsung Notebook 7 Spin

While Samsung builds its fame in the smartphone world, the Sourth Korean company is no slouch when it comes to laptops, as evidenced by the Notebook 7 Spin.

Starting at around £680, the 15.6inch laptop can be configured to sport an Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB of RAM, up to 1TB or SSD storage, and a dedicated Nvidia GeForce 940MX graphics card.

While it is not as svelte at the more portable ultrabooks, the Notebook 7 Spin has the guts and design of a much more expensive laptop. It may not be a visually striking as the latest MacBook Pro, but then its price tag is significantly smaller.

IT also has an ace up its sleeve in the form of an high dynamic range (HDR) display which boosts the contrast and brightness of the display beyond that of most laptop screens. If you are looking for a powerful spec in an attractive frame for a very reasonable price then the Notebook 7 Spin is definitely worth a closer look.

Dual boot a MacBook Pro

Apple’s macOS is a fairly slick operating system, but it arguably lacks the mass of functionality and compatibility found with Windows machines. Yet, MacBooks are decidedly desirable, with both a functional yet lovely aesthetic.

The answer it to dual boot a MacBook with both Windows 10 and its native operating system. This may be a bit more leg work than buying a run-of-the-mill Windows 10 laptop, but it does help you squeeze into Apple’s walled garden without leaving Redmond’s latest software behind.

That being said, it is worth noting that the current crop of MacBooks, particularly the MacBook Pro line are quite a bit more expensive than many Windows 10 laptops and arguably struggle to justify their high prices. But that may just be the price of entry to look smug in your local artisan coffee shop while working remotely.

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