Things To Consider Before Buying Laptop

Consider The Size Of Your Laptop
How often are you likely to be carrying your laptop?
Are you after a notebook to play games and run
graphics-intensive programs like photo editing
software? Generally speaking, laptops with more
features are less portable.
Lightweight and ultra-portable notebooks are a great
option for people like students who need to carry
them everywhere, as they range from under 2kg up
to 4kg
Midsize and desktop-replacement laptops offer
more features and are better suited to gaming and
graphics-intensive programs like video and photo
editing. They range from around 3kg to 5kg
Brain Speed – The Faster, The Better
Processors are often referred to as the "brains" of a
laptop because they determine how fast your
computer functions. The speed of the processor is
measured in GHz (gigahertz). It's always safest to go
with the fastest you can afford.
The Grunt
RAM (Random Access Memory) helps your
processor perform tasks by acting as a temporary
storage point.
In short, the more RAM you have, the more
programs you can keep open at once, and the faster
your computer will go
Our laptops range between 2GB and 16GB of RAM
A graphics (or video) card acts as a separate
processor for rendering the images on the screen
Graphics cards draw on their own RAM, so the
computer's performance is not impeded
This is important for graphics-intensive programs,
such as games and movies.
THE HARD DRIVE
The hard drive is where your computer stores your
files. Storage capacity is measured in gigabytes (GB)
The more GB, the more files you can fit. If you want
to store large files like high-quality photos, movies
or music you should aim for a range between 500GB
and 3TB
A laptop used solely for Internet, email and minimal
image storage should get away with 250GB or less
How Long Does The Battery Last?
Typical laptop battery life is between three to five
hours. If you're travelling and away from a power
source for extended periods of time, then consider
laptop computers with a battery life of over five
hours.
Connecting Your Laptop To Other Devices
Consider the devices that you want to connect your
laptop to. Multiple USB ports are necessities for
iPods, digital cameras and external hard drives; also
look for FireWire ports.
For connecting to monitors and projectors, look for
a VGA connection at minimum. Aim for a DVI, HDMI
or DisplayPort as well
Integrated wireless networking (Wi-Fi) will allow you
to connect to a range of different networks without
needing any wires or cords
Consider These "Usability" Factors
Laptops usually come with a pointing stick or a
touch pad instead of a mouse. Make sure that you're
comfortable using them
Also check that the layout and size of the keyboard is
easy to use, and that the screen size suits your
needs
If you're planning on working outside, check that
there is a matte screen option to reduce glare
If you are switching from PC to Apple, or vice versa,
it's important to note that Apple products have
different shortcuts and a different look and feel to
using them. However, making the switch either way
is quite easy.
Match Your Lifestyle
Home and Business: Surf the net, work on multiple
documents, watch movies, and manage your family
photos and music.
Size: Look for a portable laptop under 4kg
Memory: Aim for the most memory you can,
upwards of 250GB
Connectivity: Multiple USB ports, Wi-Fi, Firewire and
a DVI or HDMI
Students and Travellers: Store your photos, music
and videos, surf the Net and work on graphics-
intensive programs, like photo editing.
Size: Choose an ultra-portable notebook under 2kg
Grunt: Look for a processor of at least 2GHz and
2GB RAM
Screen: Look for a matte screen to reduce glare
when outdoors
Gamers: You'll need a fast, powerful machine to play
your favourite games wherever you are in the world.
Size: Choose a larger screen, like a 15.6-inch one
Graphics: Add a separate graphics card with at least
1GB RAM
Connectivity: HDMI, multiple USB, eSATA, Wi-Fi and
Bluetooth

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