Friday, 18 December 2009

Laptop Computer: Points To Assist You With Your Purchase

By Andrew Johnson

So you are in the market for a new laptop computer. Well done! There is nothing so liberating as being mobile. Now you can surf the net or work anywhere in the world as you are no longer bound to a desk with a desktop computer dictating your time.

You need to look at a couple of issues before rushing in to buy yours and you should see it as an investment and not a liability. The big manufacturers have saturated the market to such an extent that you don't really have a choice but to give them some of your consideration.

First you need to make sure that your laptop has the minimum specifications required to run. You also need to realize that technology is evolving at an alarming rate, so today's popular gadget is tomorrow's has been. The same with laptops, get the latest specifications on the market.

One of your biggest considerations or concerns must be it's portability. In other words, what type of battery is needed. Remember when you purchase your laptop it must have at least the Centrino TM Mobile Technology. This means that your laptop will be powered for up to four hours. That is awesome by any standards.

Now with this longer life battery, we can do more than we would have traveling to and from work on a train or plane. It is thus imperative that your laptop has a built-in WiFi modem, so you can log on where ever you see WiFi advertised. You also need to make sure that you have all the necessary cables to optimize your connectivity in the home or office.

Consider the most lightweight computer as you don't need a massive keyboard. If you travel a lot it would really be a huge advantage when carrying your laptop around the whole day. It will alleviate that pesky shoulder pain we get from slogging around a heavy laptop.

With all the amazing games that can be played on the internet, you will need lots of RAM and hard drive. The recommendations made today are 512 Ram and 60GB hard drive. You will also need a good DVD ad CD recorder which also comes standard with today's laptops, but just make sure you choose yours wisely. You can watch your favorite movie or store information on CD's, the sky is the limit really. Make sure also that you are enough USB ports to attached cameras and printers to your laptop.

Ensure your computer has enough RAM. Today the standard is 512 with a 60GB hard drive. You can play powerful online games without having lag problems. Your screen size and keyboard would be your personal choice of course when sourcing for your laptop computer, but do make an effort to really try out a few before you purchase any. This way you will be sure that the one you choose with fit you like a glove.

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