How to Buy a Laptop / Notebook Computer

Excecutive summary about How to Buy a Laptop / Notebook Computer By Vaibhav B

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You want to buy a laptop do you? Be aware that it is the processor (cpu) that governs the price of the laptop (along with the screen size). The two major companies manufacturing CPUs are Intel and AMD (there’s Apple too but lets stick to mainstream laptops). Intel makes the famous line of Pentium processors (”Intel inside” ting tong ting tong!).

For laptops you have three main cpus available – Mobile Pentium 4 (basically a desktop P4 processor), Pentium M (low voltage cpus which enhance battery life and are specially built for laptops)y and the Mobile Celeron processor (poor man’s P4 cpu).

The more RAM you have, the better your laptop will behave. You can either choose dedicated video memory or shared architecture. Dedicated memory means that your video card has its own memory and does not have to ”beg” for memory from the system memory (RAM). Try to get a laptop with at least 32 mb video memory. Most laptops use shared architecture these days which is a cost cutting measure. For normal laptop users 40 gb is sufficient.

Most laptop companies offer minimum software – Windows XP and basic stuff. Compaq and Toshiba make excellent laptops so check them out first. I used a Compaq laptop initially but later on moved to Toshiba as I found their laptops better. A laptop is usually a long term buy – forget about upgrading laptops. Make sure you clarify this point before you buy the laptop.

Practical Tips For Buying Your New Laptop

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So you want to buy a laptop but don’t know where to start. Buying a new laptop can present many challenges, especially if you’re unfamiliar with laptops or notebook computers. Why are you buying a laptop? What chores or tasks do you want the laptop to perform? So what do you need the laptop for? Do you need a lightweight portable laptop for business trips or meetings? Your answer will greatly determine which type of laptop you should buy.

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* RAM

RAM or Random Access Memory is perhaps the most important factor to consider when buying your laptop or any computer.RAM will greatly determine the speed of your laptop or computer

* Dual Core Processors

CPU or Computer Processing Unit is the heart of your laptop and in this case you have Two Hearts — Intel Centrino Duo is the front runner in this area right now. However, AMD is giving Intel some stiff competition in the dual core battle with its Athlon^TM 64 X2 dual core processor.

* Hard Drive

The amount of space or size of laptop hard drives are steadily increasing, a 100 Gig laptop is now common. If you don’t want a lot of storage, buying a smaller size hard drive will save you money.Many laptop experts choose the SATA hard drive with a high 5400 or 7200 RPM.

* Weight or Size

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This portability is the main selling feature of a laptop.Obviously you must pick the best sized laptop to suit your needs. Laptops are divided into different categories, here’s a quick rundown: Tablet PC (smallest) Size of a paper tablet or notepad, less than 3 pounds. Ultra Portable (small) <11″ x <10″ Less than 1.3 inches thick, less than 4 pounds. Thin and Light (mid-size) 11-14″ x <11″ 1 to 1.4 inches thick, from 5 to 7 pounds. Desktop Replacements (largest) >13″ x >11″ More than 1.5 inches, more than 7 pounds and up Pick the size that suits your purpose and use.laptops sale

* Price

Laptop prices are steadily falling, it is now possible to get a quality laptop for well under a $1000. High quality gaming laptops offered by such specialty laptop makers as Alienware, Rock, will still set you back 3 to 4 grand. Don’t overlook this factor, if you’re buying an expensive laptop, you might want to check out these extended warranties.

* Research

Your Laptop Do a little homework and you will easily find the perfect laptop for you.The author runs an online Laptop Guide featuring the latest top gaming laptops: Gaming Laptops For Timely Special Savings/Deals/Coupons on Dell, Toshiba, Apple, Sony, Alienware.

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