| Purchasing a laptop computer is not an easy job | | | | laptops are both expensive and may not have |
| to do because there are so many important | | | | phenomenal performance but if your needs |
| things that should be considered before | | | | require maximum portability, this would be the |
| purchasing. Besides the common things that are | | | | best way to go. |
| shared by desktops such as type of CPU, MHZ of | | | | Some laptops offer a storage space of 80 to 100 |
| processor, size of RAM, size and type of hard | | | | GIGS hard drives but you can increase the space |
| disk, brand and support, there are also things like | | | | with an external USB hard drive. Laptops generally |
| weight, battery life and connectivity. | | | | need at least 256MB RAM to be able to run |
| You can easily transport your laptop from one | | | | certain operating systems. Battery life is an |
| location to another because of it's portability. So | | | | important factor when buying a laptop. The last |
| make sure that a laptop is suited to your needs, | | | | thing you want is to be in the middle of an |
| as a desktop computer might be a better option. | | | | important meeting and your laptop dying. The |
| Laptop technology is getting more sophisticated | | | | latest models offer 5 or more hours of use |
| every day blurring the line between desktop and | | | | depending on what you use it for. Gaming and |
| laptop in terms of performance. Some high quality | | | | CPU intensive programs will deplete your battery |
| laptops have several connectivity options such as | | | | in a lot less time. |
| wireless network cards (to connect to wireless | | | | When purchasing a laptop you should always |
| networks), Centrino technology (internet | | | | make sure it will fulfill all your needs. If a laptop |
| connectivity almost anywhere) and much more. | | | | that fulfills your needs is too expensive then get a |
| Business laptops are generally light and | | | | desktop. There's no use buying a laptop that is |
| ultra-portable and can be used in daily work, | | | | just going to frustrate you in the end. |
| presentations and client liasing. These ultra-portable | | | | |