GET STUFF DONE ON THE GO
Being away from the home or office doesn’t mean productivity has to take a dive – as these gadgets prove
Words: David Nield Photography: Neil Godwin
LAPTOPS
APPLE MACBOOK AIR
Apple has hit upon the perfect combination of portability and performance with the MacBook Air: a laptop that is both phenomenally fast and also very lightweight, offering everything you need to stay busy on the move. The latest redesigned M2 editions of the laptop look superb, though the older M1 version is still on sale and a great value deal.
From
£999,
apple.com
DELL XPS 13 PLUS
Fitted with the latest Intel processors, running the latest Microsoft Windows software, and with a sublime design, there’s a lot to like about the latest Dell XPS 13 Plus. It’s not just one of the best 13-inch laptops out there – making it a fine choice if you’re looking for something that’s more compact – it’s one of the best laptops out there full stop.
From
£1,118.99,
dell.com
LG GRAM 16
If you want a lightweight laptop that’s good for working on the go, you normally have to opt for a smaller screen size (which then reduces the overall size of the chassis accordingly). Not so with the LG Gram 16, which features a spacious 16-inch display plus some appealing internal specs, while tipping the scales at a mere 1.199kg.
From
£1,199.98,
lg.com
HE MANY TALENTS OF LAPTOPS
Take a laptop with you as part of your on-the-go productivity suite of tools, and you can do just about anything you want away from your desk: writing, emailing, photo and video editing, coding, spreadsheet work and much more besides.
Whether you pick Windows, macOS or ChromeOS as your operating system of choice, you’ll have a wealth of programs to pick from. You should also have access to your complete library of documents and other files, either through local storage or connected cloud services.
Sure, you can type out reports on your phone, just about – and maybe even put together a simple spreadsheet on a tablet. But to well and truly get work done on the go you want to have a laptop with you, and the ones we’ve picked out here are the best in the business.
Laptops give you more screen real estate to work with, and a lot more options when it comes to connecting up peripherals like keyboards and external hard drives. It’s almost as good as working from home or from the office, without actually being at home or at the office.
Choose wisely though: you’re going to want something that isn’t going to weigh you down too much, or take up too much room in your luggage. Above-average battery life is something to look out for too, for those times when you’re away from a power socket for an extended period.