How We Rate
Laptop Logic editors are here to inform and help readers in making a well-informed buying decision. We test and use review products in real-world settings to mimic real-world usage. Our editors review and rate products objectively and honestly. The “Quick Glance” section at the beginning of each review is a quick, easy, and precise summarization of the in-depth review. We also use a rating system. The rating scores are in essence, a way to interpret our in-depth reviews to a more user-friendly format.
Rating Scores:
- Rating Scores:
- We rate on a five-point scale.
- (Excellent)
- The perfect product in all respects.
- (Very Good)
- Exceptional with only minor flaws.
- (Average)
- Functions as it should but nothing exceptional.
- (Mediocre)
- Exhibits issues that affect its functionality but has some useful
- strength(s). Buyers beware.
- (Poor)
- Poor quality and will not fulfill your intended use. Do not buy.
When formulating our Editor Rating score, we take into account sub-ratings for each type of product. The sub-rating scores rate specific elements of a product and will average the Overall Score (also known as Editor Rating).
To form the Editor Rating (Overall Score), the rating criteria are as follows:
Laptop Sub-Rating (based on product class)
Design
- Look and Feel (Material composition, robustness & durability)
- Layout of ports
- Keyboard layout & feel
- Heat & noise level
- Form factor based on class
Features
- Quantity, quality, usefulness
- Ports, Components offerings
- Factors include processor; RAM; display size and resolution; storage; networking and multimedia (audio & video)
Mobility
- Portability (weight/size) based on product class
- Battery life
System Performance
- Strengths and processing power in general purpose use such as Internet browsing; music listening; viewing DVD movies; Word processing; E-mail
3D Performance
- Takes into account 3D performance in gaming
Mobile Gear Sub-Rating
Due to the wide-array of mobile gear that we review, there is no specific breakdown for each type of product but the sub-rating system falls under similar criteria to achieve the Editor Rating (Overall Score):
- Design – aesthetic design, look & feel
- Features –Strong & useful assets
- Mobility –Portability based on weight & size
- Performance – Quality, functionality, usefulness in real world usage
Awards
Laptop Logic editors present awards to products that exceeded our impressions. These are the products we recommend you should buy based on your needs and budget, but more importantly they are products we would buy too.
The forefront of Laptop Logic’s awards and only acclaimed to products that are exceptional in all respects. We factor all critical elements: functionality, quality, manufacturer support, usefulness, value; and in addition, the product possess rare & prominent features that other products lack. These are the products we would consider purchasing.
Second only to Editor’s Choice, these products are highly regarded with only minor drawbacks from being perfect, which could even mean that the product was perfect but too expensive. These are products our editors highly recommend purchasing, if the want/need and budget permits.
These products are recommended because we believe they offer strengths and features that are worth looking at. While the product is not perfect, we recommend them with the consideration of their shortcomings. These are products you should do a little more research.
This award places most of its focus on value, but considers how useful and satisfying it can serve the intended users’ needs. Do not expect these products to offer the range of features or quality that the higher awarded items do.