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Things To Consider When Buying a Laptop
Things To Consider When Buying a Laptop
Notebook systems have grown in popularity, especially for one-computer families. Their increasing performance and portability make them attractive options for people who travel, work at home, or would just like their kids to be able to watch movies on road trips. Many systems are even now being marketed as full replacements for desktop systems! Here is a list of some the key items you want to consider as you look for your next PC notebook.
How to Buy Laptops
8 Size and Weight
8 Processor Speed
8 Memory
8 Display Size and Resolution
8 Drives
8 Networking Ability
8 Battery Life
8 Warranty Plans
Size and Weight
Size and weight are important when choosing a notebook. “Ultra-portables” offer light weight and very slim sizes, but sometimes require external optical drives. “Desktop replacements” have equivalent power to desktop systems, but they are heavier and bulkier, making them difficult to travel with. Large screens can be easy to work with at home, but can be cumbersome while on an airplane. When shopping for a laptop, make sure to pick up the computer. Take a good look at the screen and decide if it will fit your work and lifestyle. Don’t forget to also consider the weight and number of accessories such as adapters and drives. Also consider the size of case you want to use, and make sure that it can store the computer and all of its accessories.
Processors ( CPU )
Notebook processors are generally slower than a desktop CPU, but what they lack in speed they make up for in energy efficiency, saving your battery life. To determine the right CPU to buy, consider what you are using the computer for. If primarily used to browse the web, email, run a word processor, and play DVDs, any CPU above 1GHz will be sufficient.
Memory ( RAM )
Compared to desktop systems, laptop computers are generally more restricted in the amount of memory they can have. They are not as easy to add RAM to, so it is important to get a system that either has the amount of memory you require, or is upgradeable. If you are unsure, our knowledgeable staff can help you determine your RAM memory needs.
Displays
When purchasing a laptop, one of the most important considerations is the “native resolution” of the screen as its size. A large size screen is generally preferred, but with that comes a sacrifice of portability; laptops with 17″ screens tend to be very large and more difficult to carry. High resolutions offer a superior picture, but they can make standard fonts hard to read. Newer models provide the options of “Wide Format” Screens, which offer superior portability, great picture, and a good format for reading text.
Drives
The choice of a hard drive in a laptops is a simple matter of the amount of storage you require, but the choice of optical drives is more complex. Laptop computers now have the capability to be used as portable DVD players. DVD-ROM, DVD-RW and CD-RW/DVD combo drives give you the option of watching your own movies on an airplane, keeping the kids quiet in the back of the car, or plugging your laptop into your home theatre system and using it as a DVD player there. Some ultra-portable systems save on space by supplying an external optical drive. So carefully consider how you are going to use the laptop before you purchase. If you are unsure of what would be the best fit, let our experts help you decide.
Networking
The ability to connect to a network is very important when purchasing a laptop. Look for systems with built in 56Kbps modem and Fast Ethernet. This will allow you to log on to the Internet while you are home or away. For ultimate portability, you may wish to look at getting a laptop computer with an integrated 802.11b/g wireless adapter, which will allow you to access the ever growing number of “wireless hot spots” in an increasingly digital world.
Battery Life
Perhaps the most important aspect of a laptop is the battery life. What good is a portable computer if you can only use it for 40 minutes at a time? Consult the manufacturer’s listed battery life for the standard battery, and look for a system with at least 2 hours of battery life under normal conditions. If you need extended time unplugged, look for laptops with extra battery slots, and consider buying extra batteries. Also consider adaptors for vehicles. Power converters will be needed in conjunction with plug-in adaptors when traveling to other countries.
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Which Mac are You?
Apple has given a lot of thought to the issue of what you need from a computer and why. The result is a range of Macs that covers every possibility. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a student, a businessperson, a multimedia professional, or someone who wants a fully-rounded computing and entertainment centre for home: there’s a Mac that provides exactly what you require.
Mac Pro
At the top of the Mac range is the Mac Pro. This is a customisable tower with Quad Core Intel Xeon processors that deliver astonishing speed and efficiency. When these processors combine with the remarkable memory, storage and graphics that Apple makes available, you have something close to the perfect computer.
In this sense, you can’t do better than a Mac Pro. The average user wouldn’t need to upgrade for years – and even then, Apple has designed the Mac Pro in such a way that extra memory, storage, and better graphics cards are easy to install. But the Mac Pro is a substantial, powerful machine, and the average user will only use a fraction of its capabilities. The Mac Pro’s appeal is mainly to those professionals who use computers for the most complex video, graphics and sound applications. At the level of sophisticated 3D image creation, there’s nothing to beat it.
Mac Mini
If you want an economical home computer that allows you to work imaginatively with music, films, photos, and the Internet, you should consider the Mac Mini.
Compared to the Mac Pro, the Mac Mini is tiny: 16.5 cm square by 5 cm tall (6.5 inches by 2 inches). Don’t be deceived by the modest size, however. The Mac Mini contains an Intel Core 2 Duo processor (either 1.83GHz or 2GHz); an 80GB or 120GB hard drive; a slot-loading Combo or SuperDrive; and built-in wireless connection. It also has features such as four USB 2.0 ports, a FireWire port, audio minijacks, and a DVI/VGA connection. All of this comes in a neat and stylish, anodised aluminium casing.
What you get with a Mac Mini, therefore, is a perfect opportunity to upgrade your home computer instantly. Simply plug your existing keyboard, monitor, mouse, printer and devices into the ports and you have the Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard operating system and iLife ’08 ready for use. You can even run the Mac Mini alongside your existing home computer.
MacBook
If you prefer the freedom of a laptop but also want a great all-round computing experience, take a look at the MacBook. Apple has fused portability with power to create a machine that gives the majority of computer users everything they want.
As with the Mac Mini, Apple employs Intel Core 2 Duo processors, but with the MacBook these are either 2.1GHz or 2.4GHz. There are also options of 1GB or 2GB of memory, and 120GB, 160GB or 250GB of hard drive storage.
What’s more, you never grow tired of showing just how good the MacBook looks. It has a tough polycarbonate casing in white or black, and a glossy screen that never fails to impress. And with its AirPort Extreme 802.11n Wi-Fi, you can connect your MacBook to the Internet wherever you happen to be: in the office, at home, at school, or wherever Wi-Fi is available.
MacBook Air
If you’re looking for a laptop, you have to think about the MacBook Air as an option. Above all else, what the MacBook Air offers is uncompromising elegance. It weighs just 1.36 kg (3 pounds) and is 0.4 cm (1/6 inch) at its thinnest point and just 1.94 cm (3/4 inch) at its thickest.
Despite the weight and dimensions, you get a 13 inch screen; a 1.6GHz or 1.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor; 2GB of memory; an 80GB hard drive or 64GB solid state drive; and both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. In other words, you still have the functions of a great quality laptop.
MacBook Pro
It’s better to describe the remaining laptop in the Mac range, the MacBook Pro, as a portable desktop. This description reflects the power of a computer that is ideal for the professional on the move or for the laptop owner who simply wants the best.
The features of the MacBook Pro are stunning and include 15 or 17 inch LED backlit widescreen displays and a trackpad that uses many of the Multi-Touch aspects of the Apple iPhone. Other technical specs include 2.4 GHz or 2.5GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processors; 2GB of memory and up to 250 GB of hard drive capacity. A further feature worth noting for anyone who uses a laptop to demonstrate applications to business colleagues is the superb NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT graphics card. This shows creative and scientific work to its best advantage.
The reasonable weight of 2.45 kg (5.4 pounds) for the 15 inch model and the compact 2.59 cm (1 inch) depth of the aluminium shell further confirm that the MacBook Pro is the finest business laptop around.
iMac
You cannot accuse the MacBook Pro of being a standard laptop; similarly, Apple’s popular iMac is far from being a conventional desktop. The 20 inch and 24 inch screens display startlingly accurate images backed by ATI Radeon or NVIDIA graphics cards, and the hard drives, ranging from 250GB to 500GB, are sufficient to support most applications and to store plenty of documents, films, music and digital photos.
Other iMac features include the built-in iSight camera and microphone, which are great for chatting to family and friends around the world or to set up business video conferences. And thanks to Apple’s foresight, you can run Windows and all Microsoft applications such as Office 2008.
All this and more helps make the iMac an excellent all-rounder with configurations that cover almost every aspect of home and business use. What’s more, the iMac saves space: everything fits into the astonishingly compact area behind the screen. The iMac is truly a practical, versatile and fast machine for everyday use.
About the Author
Ben T Wilson writes about Mac computers, such as the imac computers.