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The trend in laptop is towards thin, slim and light. We already have laptops an inch thicker. Newer laptops come with better battery life thanks to technology such as Intel SpeedStep and AMD PowerNow processors, video cards that blank out unused bits of hardware, low power hard drives and so on. In future the advancement in the laptop will further reduce power consumption and give longer battery life.
One should keep these parameters in mind and decide which
laptop is best for him/her to buy.
PROCESSOR: The processor is the brain of the computer. A bunch of processors are available for laptop, but its always better to go with one which has got the most recent chips. The one in leads are from AMD and INTEL.
To name some are here:
AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual
AMD Turion 64
Intel Core 2 Duo
Intel Core Duo
MEMORY: Every computer comes with a certain amount of physical memory. To find out how much memory you'll need, take into account your operating system and the applications that you plan to use. A general rule of thumb: You'll want at least 1GB though 2GB is preferable. If you're planning to
hang on to your notebook for a long time, look for a laptop with easy-to-access memory slots, as memory is typically one of the first specs you'll want to upgrade.
UPGRADABILITY: This may not occur to you when you purchase a laptop, but it's important all the same. Its advisable to go with one which has got the stuffs with latest technology. Some options to look for when upgrading your laptop - the RAM, CPU, Hard drive are the upgrades something you can do
yourself.
SCREEN: Many laptops offer large screens and can work as desktop replacements, but the larger the screen the more difficult it will be to use the laptop in cramped locations or making it incontinent to carry. Notebook LCDs once varied widely in brightness, color, and sharpness, but today, you'll find much better quality across the board. Unfortunately, when it comes to LCDs, the specs reveal little about actual picture quality, so if you're picky about screens, compare some at your local dealer. The latest in notebook display technology incorporates LED backlights; currently found on
only a few models, backlit LED displays can be brighter, thinner, less power-hungry and more expensive than traditional LCDs.
LOCATION: Before you buy a laptop make sure where you are going to use it. Laptops come with National/International Warranty so that when in need you can use the warranty services provided vendors.
BATTERY: The uptime for most Lithium-ion battery powered laptops is about 2-3 hours. Normally laptops come with 6 cell battery, if you tend to use more instead go for 9 cell battery. Purchase a spare battery in case you happen to use your notebook for a period longer than normal.
KEYBOARD: If you do a lot of numeric typing along with regular typing, a numeric keyboard is what you need to look for.
DRIVES OR BAYS: Though it makes sense to have drives built into the main casing, a hot swappable bay gives you great flexibility.
HARD DRIVE: HD capacities range, its always better to go for HD's with higher storage capacity. HD's RPM also make a lot of difference higher the RPM higher the power consumption and lower the laptop uptime.
DESIGN: Make sure that the laptop design allows for proper air ventilation. This is very important for crash free working and long hardware life.
CARRY CASE: A sturdy carry case is also essential.
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