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Sunday, 22 August 2010

What To Look Out For When Purchasing Laptop Computers

By Adriana Noton

Buying a laptop computer is an extremely hard and overwhelming ordeal. Depending on your available budget and inclinations, there are many factors to think of. Considering the money, it is also a critical decision that needs to be considered at great length. Think of the following aspects anytime that you are buying inexpensive netbook or laptop computers.

The more money you spend on a laptop, the better and more advanced device you'll end up with. But, for a bargain, you'll still be able to get a good deal if, of course you know what you are looking for. Cheap laptops range in price from two to three hundred dollars but can greatly vary in their specifications. For a cheaper price, you should still be able to get one with a good processor. Dual processors will allow the machine to run smoother and faster. The speed of the item's processor can be checked with the rest of the computer's details.

Random access memory, or RAM, should also be considered before purchasing a low priced laptop. This memory is what determines the speed of the devices running programs. Decent four hundred dollar laptops should contain at least two gigs of RAM.

If screen size is an important factor for you, be weary when shopping for low priced computers. Mini netbooks are becoming increasingly popular and are decent products for their price. However, they feature ten inch screens for a price that is almost the same as a full sized laptop. For the same price as a mini, you should be able to get at least a fifteen inch screen.

The hard drive size needs to be checked out as well. This is the space you will have on the laptop to store movies, images, songs, and other files. You can always install more later, but purchasing a computer with a good amount to start with is a better option. There are many brands that offer laptops at bargain prices with at least two hundred gig hard drives.

Most laptops on the current market are equipped with optical drives, however there are many that still don't. Check a computer's specs to find out if one is present and, if one is, the type and speed as well. Good drives are able to write and read DVDs as well as CDs. If the optical drive is not an important aspect to you, you can always ignore it.

Those who are intending to use their laptop for playing high resolution games, a computer with a quality graphic card will have to be obtained. Good ones will let you enjoy powerful sites and games. More expensive ones will grant you to play higher quality applications on the laptop. Good computer users know that it's sometimes less expensive to buy the card and computer separate from one another.

In conclusion, the laptop's add ons should be picked out, depending on what your preferences are. If things like webcams, twin speakers, video cards, and other capabilities are a big deal to you, shop for machines that have them. In most cases, an extra's presence won't affect the price of the laptop too much.

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