Friday, November 25, 2011

Tips on Getting the Best Notebooks

By Pete Malcolm


Today, there are many types of Notebooks available that contain various types of features and functions. Choosing the best Notebook that meets your needs should involve comparing different notebooks. Comparing notebooks can be a complicated task. To make the selection process much easier, below are a few tips to getting the notebooks that will best suit your needs.

CPU: Depending on your particular needs, it may not be necessary to get the latest CPU. However, the more powerful processors are faster and can run most office applications. Buying a notebook with a core duo offers a good balance between processing power and energy consumption. Or, you can go with the fastest you CPU you can afford.

The Importance of Battery Life: If you are a person that is constantly on the move, you should have a battery with a long life. If you mostly keep your notebook in one place, a 2 - 4 hour battery life may be sufficient.

Hard Disk: It is important to get the right hard disk that meets your needs. They can start at 40-60GB, however 80GB is a good choice if you watch movies and download music.

Video Card: If you use your Notebook for general tasks, you will likely just need the on-board video card. If you are into graphic applications and gaming, a 128 or 256 MB non-integrated Video Card is a good choice

RAM: It is important to consider RAM when buying a notebook. A notebook with a minimum 1024 MB RAM is a good choice. Remember, lots of RAM means you can run more applications simultaneously. 1.5GB is good for running several programs at once as well as for basic 3D gaming and photo editing. Adding RAM boosts performance so make sure the notebook's memory sockets are accessible. If gaming or intensive graphics work or gaming is your passion, consider 1GB of dedicated memory.

Wireless Considerations: Integrated wireless networking (Wi-Fi) has become essential for laptops and notebooks. Most notebooks come with a choice of 802.11b/g or 802.11a/b/g. Public hotspots normally use 802.11b or 802.11g.

PC Card Slots: A PC Card slot in a notebook provides users with more opportunities to expand. Also available in PC Card form is: USB and FireWire ports, wired and wireless modems, and wireless LAN radios PC Cards. Slots are available in 3 sizes which are Type I, II, and III. Type I cards are used for memory, Type II cards are used for input/output devices. Type III cards are for firewalls and mass storage.

Screen Size: Wide-screen notebooks provide sharper, larger, and better images. They are useful if you watch a lot of DVDs. However, if you use your notebook for business and travel, you may want to consider a screen that is not so wide.

Notebooks have become very popular as they provide the mobility, features, and functions that people want and need. When choosing a notebook, it is important to consider your needs and what you will be doing with the Notebook. It will make your selection much easier and you will get the Notebook that is best for you.




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