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by godDLL 1708 days ago
Get the largest screen you'll be comfortable to lug around.

From using a lot of different laptops over the years, I find 14" to be the minimum useful, and 15" the maximum luggable sizes.

For aspect ratio 5:4 is excellent, 4:3 is alright, 3:2 is fine. 16:10 is tolerable. 16:9 is tolerable with a 1" bottom chin.

Refresh rate is very important for something that isn't attached to a table or a wall. So is self-weight and hinge, it can't be jumping around when you're typing.