Today’s laptops
are much more powerful than even the hottest
desktop computers of yesterday. They are also lighter and much more
stylish. Many people are opting out of desktop
computers altogether and use their
laptop for all their computer needs. If you are thinking of going this
route , check
out this shopping tips.
1. Physical Check. Pick up the laptops at the store. {ask to
have them unlocked if necessary.} choose one that feels sturdy, solid and not
too heavy.
2. Keyboard Check. Try the keyboard. Since you can’t replace it {except with exact same item} ,make
sure you are comfortable with its touch and responsiveness. Test it on a desk
and on your lap.
3. Check Features. Test the pointing device, track pad or track
ball, the laptop alternatives to a mouse. Some of these can be hard to master.
You will be able to connect a external mouse, but the built-in device is
handier when you are mobile.
4. Check Bottom. Check if the computers bottom gets
uncomfortably hot when its running-a problem if you actually use the laptop on
your lap.
5. Check Screen. Pay attention to screen size and resolution.
Current liquid-crystal display {LCD} screen on laptops measures from 13 to 21 inches diagonally.
Screen resolution may be as low as 800 x
600 pixels or as high as 1600 x 1200. The move pixels, the
crisper the screen image. View the screen in a variety of setting: a screen
that looks great in normal room lighting can look terrible in bright or dim
light.
6. Check Connection. Choose a laptop with at least two USB 2 connections and at least one fire wire {IEEE1394} connection. USB
2 and fire wire are very popular and fast ways of connecting IPods,
digital cameras and some phones to computers.
7. Check Network Capability. Check to see if the laptop has built in
wireless capability, most do these days. A wireless network card also called Wi-Fi or 802.11 will free you from
having to be wired to your internet connection (see how to network your computers).
Also Bluetooth capability will let you share information wirelessly with others
Bluetooth-equipped devices, such as your cell phone or personal digital
assistant.
8. Check DVD Drive. Check to see if the laptop has a DVD burner. That makes backing up documents, music
files and pictures a snap because of the high capacity of the discs.
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