How To Select A Laptop Computer

How To Select A Laptop ( Notebook ) Computer(3)

3. RAM or Computer Memory

This is one area you don't want to compromise on. If you are using Windows XP Home, 512mb of

RAM is a good minimum to start with. If you are using Windows XP Pro, 768mb or 1GB of RAM

is recommended for optimal performance. Beyond that, let your budget do the talking.

4. Display Memory

Most entry-level computers share part of the RAM for video display memory, which also

explains why entry-level notebooks are cheaper in a certain way. This also means your memory

performance is somewhat compromised and you won't have as much RAM as you want for your

notebook computer. For example, if your notebook has 256mb of RAM, and the computer

specifications for video display states 64mb of shared memory, it means that you only have

192mb of RAM available for the operating system to use. Generally, this translates to a slower

performing notebook computer.

The high performance computers usually have a separate display memory card built-in that

gives the high performance, while the highly mobile computers may also deploy a shared

memory strategy for display memory, similar to entry-level computers, due to the need to keep

the form factor small.

If you budget allows, go for a independent display memory of at least 128mb.

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