Thinking of buying a laptop? We know that this can be a tough decision to make. Selecting between the stylish Vaio, Business ready HP, durable Dells, Industry standard IBM and Apple - the Laptop from the heavens - we try to help you make the right decision.
There are numerous resources available on the web making our decision easier. We think the following 3 resources are most helpful.
CNET Laptop Buyers Guide
Geek.com Buyers Guide
Laptop Mag Buyers Guide
Few observations which we think must be shared with all consumers and laptop enthusiasts.
Speed:
It doesn’t make sense if you are on road with your new machine and its not able to crunch numbers as you desire. A good combination of processor speed & RAM will make it a perfect fit. Don’t go for the latest, just released processor, do your research on your requirements.
Memory:
With ever increasing memory demand by applications and Microsoft new Vista OS, memory greater than 1 gig should be your starting point. Make sure Laptop has the capability to intake RAM according to your need.
Graphics:
If you are a gaming freak or a 3D artist, then definitely a dedicated Graphic Card is must. Otherwise, shared memory on board graphics can serve pretty well for movie playback, decent games and photoshop trickery.
Screen Size:
Screen size directly corresponds to weight and features such as Drives, Ports etc. Select a size which best suites your need.
Size & Weight:
Size does matter. No doubt the desktop replacement do look stunning but they are a load to carry. Laptops should be Light, friendly and carry-able.
Inputs & Outputs:
It depends and standards change. Today S-Video is required, tomorrow you would be asking for DVI Output. Buy a laptop, which is compatible with your current devices or the ones you intend to buy. With the ease of Video Recording, making Home movies is on the rise requiring a Firewire input. The more USB 2.0 you’ll have the better they would serve you on the road. Otherwise USB extenders and port converters would be your first buy.
Data Backups and Media
We have Super drives, Multi layer capable drives and then CD drives. Select the one which you require.
Warranty, Warranty, Warranty!
Most consumers are unable to distinguish this important fact about Laptops. The market is filled with Grey / smuggled items, which carry an “International Warranty” with them. These devices are as good as there Channel brothers, but are without proper support and warranty. We advice our consumers to select products which are covered by Local Warranties and have local support.
…So what about those Mac’s
Please read our post on the topic Switch to Mac
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