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At Computerworld, we give each system that we test a thorough examination that covers all of its major functions and attributes, including working with the computer as a typical business user would. For a laptop, that means assessing how well it travels. After measuring and weighing the device, we set it up on a mock-up of the typical economy-class airplane tray table to see if it will be usable in the air.
We also test the performance of the computer and its battery life as follows:
We use FutureMark’s PCMark 10 benchmarking tool to rate computers’ performance potential. The software measures how long the system takes to complete a variety of work-oriented tasks and provides a repeatable point of comparison. All the results are compiled into a single score that reflects the system’s ability to get the job done at the office and on the road. We pay particular attention to the Productivity subset and individual results for spreadsheets, writing and videoconferencing. We run the test three times and publish the average. (Prior to July 2017 we used the Work series of tests in FutureMark’s PCMark 8 benchmarking tool.)
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