Letter to Uncle

TAN WEI HAU Class: 4/6

Tan Wei Hau

Block 873 Woodlands Street 83

#03-09

Singapore

13 March 2019

Dear Uncle Sam,

How have you been? I have not seen you in a while and I hope things are going well. I have received your letter and it is heart-warming to know that you are looking out for me all the way from England. Honestly, there is really no need to give me a present and I really should not accept it. After all, we are family. However, if you really do insist on giving me a present, I would prefer the laptop. It is an essential item in tertiary education and will really aid me in my future learning.

The laptop is a portable computing device that is also able to access the internet. The laptop model that you have offered is also one of the most powerful laptops on the market. As far as I know, it is kitted out with the latest processors that show a 40 percent increase in performance compared to previous models. It also houses one of the most intuitive keyboards and grants the user with a pleasant typing experience. The screen is well-crafted to display bright and vibrant colours. Did you know that the laptop also popular for being modular? The components that the laptop houses can be swapped out. This means that faulty parts can be easily replaced, reducing repair costs. It also means that the user can replace components for newer and more powerful models and keep the laptop up to par with the new models being sold. If you ask me, it is probably a dream laptop for many, including myself.

All of these features will greatly aid me in my tertiary education. How so? I am sure you know that since I was a little boy, I wanted to be an architect, just like you! I am planning to study in a polytechnic to get a diploma in architecture. The beautiful screen of the laptop will help me produce amazing sketches for my project. I am sure you are aware that architects often dabble with computer applications and programmes that are power-consuming. However, with this powerful laptop, I can worry less and be more productive. Moreover, I did some research and many architecture students claim that a strong computing device is an absolute essential when pursuing architecture. It is a very worthy investment, don’t you think?

I did give the other devices deep consideration. However, the laptop is simply superior. Although the tablet and the smartphone are smaller and more portable than the laptop, they come with a trade-off. Typing on a screen is not as intuitive as the tactile keyboard the laptop offers. If I am spending long hours typing and working on my project, I think ergonomics should be a priority. Moreover, smaller objects tend to be easily misplaced. The laptop also offers a bigger screen which allows the designing process of architecture to be easier. This is why I believe the laptop is the best choice for me.

Ultimately, I am not really fussy about what you get me because I am eternally grateful that you have shown so much care and concern for me and have kept me in your thoughts. Thank you ever so much for the present! I will be sure to update you of my O level results. Take care and hope to hear from you soon!