Ten Gorgeous Laptops You Might Wish You Never Bought
We all love a good-looking laptop. The sleek design and shiny finish can really catch our eye. But sometimes, the prettiest things hide some big problems. This article looks at ten beautiful laptops from recent years that might have made you say "wow" at first, but could have left you feeling "oh no" later on. We'll explore why these stylish machines might not have been the best buys, even though they looked so good
10. Dell XPS 13 (Around 2016)
This Dell laptop had a screen that seemed to go right to the edge, making it look really modern and small for its screen size. The outside felt smooth and strong, like it was made of expensive stuff. It just looked really neat and tidy.
But, even though it looked great, some people found that the battery didn't last as long as they'd hoped. It also didn't have many places to plug in your stuff, so you often needed extra bits and pieces. The keyboard also felt a bit flat to some people when they typed.
9. HP Spectre (Around 2016)
This HP laptop was super thin, one of the thinnest you could get at the time. It was made of shiny metal with cool-looking shiny bits on the edges. It felt really fancy and looked like something special.
However, because it was so thin, it didn't have many places to plug things in. The battery also ran out fairly quickly. The keyboard was very flat, which made it hard for some people to type comfortably for a long time. It could also get quite warm when you used it.
8. Microsoft Surface Book (Original - Around 2015)
This Microsoft laptop had a clever design where the screen could come off and be used like a tablet. It was made of a nice, strong metal and the screen looked really sharp. It was different and cool-looking.
But, sometimes the way the screen connected wasn't perfect, and it could have little problems. When it was closed, there was a bit of a gap between the screen and the keyboard, which some people didn't like. It also cost quite a lot of money.
7. Razer Blade Stealth (Around 2017)
This Razer laptop was slim and black, with cool green lights on the keyboard. It looked powerful and stylish, like something for serious computer users. It was also fairly easy to carry around.
However, the battery didn't always last very long, especially if you were doing anything demanding. The computer chip inside wasn't super powerful on its own for really intense tasks like gaming, so you sometimes needed to plug in extra equipment. It also cost a lot of money.
6. LG Gram 15 (Around 2017)
This LG laptop was amazing because it was so light for a laptop with a big screen. It looked simple and clean, and it was just so easy to carry around without feeling heavy.
But, because it was so light, the outside didn't always feel as strong as heavier laptops. While the battery was usually pretty good, it wasn't always the fastest computer compared to others that cost the same. The keyboard and the pad you use instead of a mouse were okay, but not the best.
5. Apple MacBook (12-inch, Retina - Around 2016)
This small Apple laptop was super thin and light, and it came in pretty colors like rose gold. The screen was really sharp and clear. It didn't even have a fan, so it was completely silent.
However, it wasn't very powerful, so it struggled with doing more than one thing at once. It only had one place to plug things in, which was annoying. The keyboard was also very flat, and some people found it uncomfortable and unreliable. It was also quite expensive for what it could do.
4. Google Pixelbook (2017)
This Google laptop looked really smart with its smooth metal body, white bits, and a screen that flipped around. The screen looked great, and using it felt smooth and easy for browsing the internet.
But, it cost a lot of money for a computer that mostly used internet-based programs. It couldn't run all the same programs that other, more traditional laptops could. It also wasn't great for things like serious video editing or gaming.
3. HP Spectre Folio (2018)
This HP laptop was really different because it was covered in leather. It looked and felt really fancy and unique. The screen could also fold around so you could use it like a tablet.
However, the leather made it a bit thicker and heavier than some other thin laptops. It worked okay for everyday things, but it wasn't super powerful for the price you paid.
2. ASUS ZenBook S (Around 2018)
This ASUS laptop was thin and light with a stylish dark blue color and shiny gold bits. The way it was designed made the keyboard tilt up a little when you opened it, which looked cool.
But, because it was so thin, it didn't have many places to plug things in. It was fine for everyday tasks, but it wasn't a really powerful computer. The battery life was okay, but not amazing.
1. Alienware m15 (Around 2019)
This Alienware laptop was thinner than their usual gaming laptops and had cool lights. It had powerful parts for playing games.
However, because it was thinner, it sometimes got too hot when you were playing games, which could make it run slower. The battery didn't last very long when you were gaming. It also cost a lot of money.
