When it comes to slim laptops it doesn’t always mean that they are compact and small on size. There are cases where a slim laptop weights almost the same as a normal laptop, but the only advantage remain here is that it is slim.

What are slim laptops?

Laptops are defined as slim or bulky based on their thickness and their thickness depends on the components that they are based on. The type of CPU, cooling solution, type of hard drive, Optical disc drive, Card slots and various ports are the major components. Basically a laptop can be classified either on basis of its weight and size which can affect the portability in several ways. So a laptop which weighs less than 1.5 kg and is smaller than 13” is good on portability while the other laptops are less portable as compared to them.

Laptops are no longer just to connect you to your business when you are on the move but they are meant to be a source of entertainment too. These days with slim laptops becoming increasingly popular, they've also become a fashion accessory

But what are you loosing actually?

Display:

You'll generally find smaller screens in slim laptops which are just good enough for performing basic tasks such as Web browsing, editing presentations and chatting.

Battery Life:

To keep the weight below 1.5 kgs, three or four cell batteries are used which restricts the battery life to less than two hours.

Connectivity options:

Slim laptops have limited connectivity options, i.e. fewer USB ports, no S-video out, missing card reader and may be no HDMI out etc.

Small keyboards:

A 13.3-inch is usually considered the perfect compromise because it still has a full-size keyboard. Anything smaller and the keys also automatically become smaller, making typing difficult.

So the ultimate question is “Are slim laptops for you?”

Whether a slim laptop is for you or not depends more on personal choice rather than anything else. For some people configuration and performance matters the most, but for people for whom the style that matters they don't mind paying a higher price for a slim laptop than a bulky one with the same configuration. But, does paying higher price for something just because of slimness and style make sense? “Yes, slim laptops are better for some because of the comfort they provide. Slim laptops are for people  who are constantly on the move and need a laptop for checking emails and basic Web browsing and various other things too. Without sacrificing on portability part.