Buying a Notebook Computer - Criteria and Recommendations

Various criteria should be considered when purchasinggaming functionality. In most instances the
a notebook computer. Here with a look at fiveCeleron-based notebooks will be the intelligent choice
criteria to be considered purchasing an Acerfor students and Microsoft Office users.
notebook computer in Cape Town South Africa.Connectivity
PriceToday most notebooks are configured with state of
To buy the cheapest notebook computer availablethe art connectivity options. It is important that your
on the market today may not necessarily meetnotebook is configured with your current and future
individual performance / connectivity / mobility /requirements in check. Standard on all Acer
warranty requirements over the primary lifespan ofnotebooks will be Wireless Networking / LAN /
the product. Purchasing a notebook is a seriousModem / USB ports. Other options to consider will be
decision and should be done after proper needsBluetooth and built in 3G HSDPA. Recommendation:
analysis and research. Notebook pricing generallyTo buy as much technology as you possibly can -
range from R4 500 to R25 000 and it's not to saystretch your budget a little for this. Bluetooth should
your choice should be at the extreme ends of thisbe a serious consideration as it allows for excellent
pricing continuum. A notebook should be acquired tosynchronization with most cellular phones. For 3G
fulfill a specific personal / business requirement and aHSDPA your Cellular Service Provider will either
three year ownership period should be anticipated toprovide an Express card or USB modem. It will work
provide the required Return On Investment.on all Acer Extensa and TravelMate notebooks.
Recommendation: The Acer notebooks in the R5Mobility
500- R7 500 range will be a solid investment for theThis is one of the main reasons for purchasing a
serious student and / or Microsoft office user.notebook. Generally the Acer notebooks will vary
Backed with the standard one year warranty orfrom about 2.5 - 3.5 Kg. In notebook terms the latter
extended three year on-site Acer Advantage Fetch,is heavy. Decide on your normal day at the office /
Repair and Return warranty these products will wantwork. How often do you need to carry the
to "work" for you long past your daily bedtime.computer between meetings / clients / home and
Performanceoffice? The lighter notebooks are not necessarily the
Notebooks today are as powerful as most desktopcheapest as they have smaller technologies
models and will provide an excellent mobile andembedded to keep the weight down.
integrated platform for an array of high intensityRecommendation: Buying a notebook with a bigger
Central Processing Unit (CPU), graphic and memoryLCD screen than 15.4" will make the notebook not
applications. Acer notebooks will either be configuredjust heavier but will also drain the battery much
in an Intel Celeron or Intel Centrino solution. Thefaster. 15.4" is more than adequate and currently the
Celeron CPU product is for entry-level and valuemain stream standard. Consider a 12" or 14" for
users, whereas the Centrino solution will provide forultra-portability.
higher level CPU and graphic applications.Warranty: All Acer notebooks come standard with a
Recommendation: Acer notebooks configured with1-year warranty which for R995-00 can be upgraded
the Celeron CPU is an excellent choice for studentsto a 3-year on site warranty. Recommendation:
and Microsoft Office users. The Centrino-basedSeriously consider the 3-year warranty if you can
TravelMates will provide superior performance with aafford it. Notebook parts can be very expensive to
choice of optional graphic / rendering possibilities. Bereplace once the product is out of the initial warranty.
prepared to pay a premium for high-end graphic /