Notebook or laptop is a small version of desktop computer as they can do all the tasks that desktop computer does. The only different is their weight and size which notebook computer is weightier and smaller than desktop computer. There are many factors that you need to look at before buying a new notebook computer. Here are the 9 most important tips and tricks to find the suitable notebook before you buy:
1. Processor – Processor plays the major part of every computer. It determines the speed of your notebook and determines how many tasks can be done in amount of time. If you are going to use the notebook for heavy work such as gaming, video/audio converting or 3D rendering, you might need a high end CPU such as Core 2 Duo or AMD Turion X2.
2. RAM – Notebook memory is also the most important thing, but usually you need at least 1GB RAM for Windows XP and 2GB RAM for Windows Vista for excellent performance.
3. Hard Disk Size – If you need to store big file size such as video/movie or music, you need a big amount of hard disk size, but usually 100GB-160GB is already enough. Optionally, you can increase the space with an external hard drive. For more information about the important of external hard drive, please view my previous post - Why External Hard Disk is Important?
4. Brand and support – this is the most important thing because computer world is always evolved. In the future, you might need to upgrade your operating system. For that, you need another set of driver that compatible with your operating system. Make sure you choose the notebook computer that has high upgradeability.
5. Usage - The most advantage of notebook computer is its portability factor. So, before you decide to buy a notebook computer, you need to carefully identify why you need a notebook computer instead a desktop computer. Most notebooks are high-tech and suitable for presentations, wireless communication, fast communication and suitable for a lot of business applications. If you need a high-end notebook for gaming, then Dell XPS M1730 is suitable for you.
6. Battery Life – If you’re a traveler, make sure you select the notebook that has a long battery life. Make sure you select a high numbered cells battery as it will provide longer battery life.
7. Security - You should also check security feature of the notebook. You can consider HP Pavilion dv5t as it does provide fingerprints reader for user authentication.
8. Features – You should also check the notebook specification before buy it. Some question may come in mind such as – How many USB ports it has? What Operating System Included? Any Free Software?
9. Price – Last but not least factor is the price. You can survey at 2 or 3 shop to find the suitable ones with the reasonable price because sometimes manufacturer may offer a special price for specific notebook. Optionally, you can also buying laptop through the Internet.
Finally, you must find the laptop that satisfies all you need. You should not sacrifice the quality for a cheap price.
Posted by izwan00 in October 26th 2008
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