| Purchasing a new laptop can be very confusing. | | | | increased exponentially in the last few years so look |
| Laptops vary greatly and knowing what you want is | | | | for the best deal on the biggest drive you can find. |
| important because costs vary widely with the | | | | Memory - Memory can affect how quickly programs |
| options and software you choose. Spending money | | | | run so look not only for the most memory you can |
| on options you don't want or need is impractical and | | | | afford but also look for an option to increase the |
| a needless expense. A few things to consider when | | | | memory in the future |
| searching for your new laptop are: | | | | Processor speed - In today's advanced age of |
| Battery life- How long a battery will operate is one | | | | technology, processor speeds are increasing almost |
| thing people neglect to consider. If you plan on using | | | | daily. Dual and triple processors and corresponding |
| the laptop in an area where you don't have the | | | | increases in speed are driving the market at an |
| option to recharge your battery often, this is | | | | astounding rate. Prices are dropping as new |
| something to think about. It can be really annoying to | | | | technology is developed so look for the fastest |
| be in the middle of a project and have your battery | | | | speed you can afford. |
| go dead. | | | | Wireless card- This option is necessary in order to |
| Screen size - How you plan on using your laptop can | | | | connect to hotspots. If you want to surf the net or |
| drive how big a screen you want. If you will use the | | | | network with other computers without the |
| laptop for presentations, getting the biggest screen | | | | cumbersome wires of the past, you will need a |
| possible is important. If you have sight problems, the | | | | wireless card. |
| bigger screen might help as well. | | | | Bluetooth - This is a popular option especially for |
| Weight - Consider how and when you will need to | | | | those wanting to use their cell phone or PDA as a |
| carry your laptop. Weight may not seem of great | | | | modem. It can also be used to connect accessories |
| importance but you might change your mind after | | | | such as headphones or a mouse. |
| you haul a heavy laptop around an airport for hours. | | | | Educating yourself before you shop is the best way |
| If you don't plan on moving your laptop, then weight | | | | to get the most for your money. Know and |
| may not matter. | | | | understand the options available. Great deals are out |
| Hard drive - If you plan on using multiple software | | | | there if you know how to search for the best laptop |
| programs or storing large files, the bigger hard drive | | | | for your situation. |
| you can afford the better. Hard drive size has | | | | |