How to Purchase a Laptop Computer

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4. Why is Weight Important? In the world of laptop computers it's convention to divide the

computers into a few types according to their weight. The logic is simple: the heavier the weight

the less the computer is portable. Much to our disappointment, the weight is generally not in

direct proportion to the price. It's usually in inverse proportion: the lighter the laptop the higher

the price. The heavier it is and the more features and options it has, the more expensive it gets.

Therefore it's best to think through how much you need the mobility of a laptop computer. You

may be moving the laptop only once a week, in which it isn't too bad to drag another half kilo. If

you need it every day, pay close attention to the weight. An additional tip: check the weight

including everything – meaning, the computer, the battery, the charger and if needed also the

CD drive. Light laptops can be suddenly discovered to be heavy when dragging all the

accompanying accessories.

5. Check the Screen An important element in a laptop is the screen.

Opposed to regular computer screens, screen sizes such as 12. 1 inches, 13. 1 inches, 14 inches

and so on can be found. A bigger screen size means larger work space, but also increased battery

consumption and shorter work time. For instance, if you're showing presentations with the

computer you'll want a computer with an especially big screen, but without doubt you'll be forced

to connect it to electricity in the course of the day. A patent that part of the manufacturers

embrace is to offer a wide rectangular screen instead of the usual screen in order to exploit the

computer's space in the best possible manner. This is an advantage since you're receiving

additional work space without having to pay for the computer size itself. An additional perk: the

rectangular screen is more appropriate for viewing DVD movies since we haven't bought the

laptop strictly for business purposes.

6. Keyboard and Mouse The keyboard is a point of failure

in many laptops; it's sometimes too small, too crowded and inconvenient for typing. Our advice

– there's no escape from touching it yourselves. Go to the store and try the keyboard, especially

if you're planning to purchase a computer at an internet store. Type a few sentences and notice

if you feel comfortable. This could be the difference between a useful laptop and a very

expensive paperweight. In the case of the mouse, there are those who make do with the laptop's

integrated touchpad. But here we're talking about something that is less critical, because you

could always take along a small mouse, which is even cordless and use it instead of the laptop's

mouse.

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