| p computers are the perfect choice for people on | | | | laptop. The amount of memory you purchase will |
| the go. They offer all of the features of a desktop | | | | depend on what you are using the computer for. If |
| personal computer with the added benefits of | | | | you need to store a vast amount of information on |
| portability. There are many kinds of laptop computers | | | | your computer or need to store pictures or video, |
| to choose from. When choosing a new laptop | | | | you will need a larger amount of memory. Most new |
| computer, look at the battery size, the memory and | | | | laptop computers come with a large amount of |
| the physical size and weight of the computer. | | | | memory space already installed. Look for a minimum |
| When looking at new laptop computers, one thing | | | | of 512 MB of memory. If you will need more |
| you should consider is the battery size. All laptops | | | | memory space, check to see if the new laptop you |
| come with a rechargeable battery. However, each | | | | are purchasing comes with expansion slots for more |
| laptop is different. Some batteries are designed to | | | | space. |
| last longer than others. In general, a laptop computer | | | | Consider the weight of the laptop computer before |
| battery will only last around two hours before | | | | purchasing. Laptops come in different sizes and some |
| needing to be recharged. As the computer ages and | | | | weigh a lot more than others. If you travel |
| the battery gets older, the battery capacity will | | | | frequently or have the need to carry your laptop |
| decrease. After approximately 1,000 charge and | | | | with you all day, consider a lighter weight laptop |
| discharge cycles, the battery can no longer hold a | | | | computer. Beware though, that while the laptop may |
| charge. This usually equals about three years of | | | | be lighter, some of the components such as the AC |
| normal laptop use. If you do not use the laptop | | | | adapter may not be included on the spec listing. Also, |
| often, the battery will become ineffective in about | | | | some of the ultra-light laptops do have smaller |
| four years. If you plan on using the | | | | keyboards and screens, some only measuring 12 |
| computers’ battery over plugging the laptop | | | | inches. Any laptop computer with a screen more than |
| into the wall, the best piece of advice is to look for a | | | | 15 inches can be difficult to carry. Consider the |
| laptop that has the largest battery life. Also, it is | | | | weight of the laptop when it is placed in a carrying |
| recommended to keep the laptop computer plugged | | | | bag, too. This will also add to the bulkiness of |
| in when possible so the battery does not constantly | | | | traveling with your laptop. |
| have to recharge itself. A second battery can also be | | | | Other considerations to make when purchasing your |
| purchased to use when the first battery runs out of | | | | new laptop are added features such as WiFi access, |
| charge. | | | | brand name and warranty. Most laptops come with a |
| Memory size is another key factor in choosing laptop | | | | one-year warranty. An added warranty may be a |
| computers. Memory size also varies from laptop to | | | | good idea to protect your purchase. |