When you buy a laptop(
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The factors that you have to conduct yourself to range from extremely technical to very personal , but all can be equally important. Here , we review the various factors that are important to consider.
PERFORMANCE
If we look at computer performance , it turns out that not only are there different speed computers , but they are also different speed on different things . With a powerful processor but simple, integrated graphics , the computer is a great office job and the web . With simple processor but thoroughly graphics is the rather good for games and movies . Then there are the special solutions with double or extra fast hard drives , for you like working with film editing . Therefore it is important to know what to use your computer to choose hårdvarutyp after that.
You who do not care so much about performance and want something cheap should look a little more on our guide Cheap . You who want the best performance, check out Wizard Best .
SIZE
But it's not stop there . You have the screen size ( its physical size ) and Screen Area ( number of pixels ) , and the quality of the image to mind . Want to see a movie is good with both large area and number of pixels , like full HD , ie 1920 x 1080 points . Are you just work with office software and web so will do more modest sizes . Is it the lightest and most portable computers you 're after , you should check out Wizard Portable .
CONNECTIONS
An important thing to look at is the computer's range of contacts and connections , card readers and potential for wireless connectivity . Maybe you have a camera that only has firewire connection , or one that stores everything on Compact Flash ? This reduces the selection of computers a lot. Or you have accessories that use Bluetooth. Maybe you want to hook up your big flat screen TV on HDMI . Here it is important to keep track of everything you need is there .
BATTERY
How long the battery in your laptop(
Toshiba satellite a100 battery ) is sufficient is a combination of how much battery your computer has and how energy efficient it is . What you need depends on how you use your computer . Some are content as long as they can transport the machine from a wall outlet to the next , while others want to have reliable service from morning to night without recharging . There are computers capable of running for up to twelve, thirteen hours , with extra large
Sony pcga-bp2ea battery and power -saving technology . The most energy-efficient computers , see the Wizard Portable .
WEIGHT
Although the soft values are important . Not least importance . It ranges from below one to nearly seven kilograms , with the majority of more than one and three . Do you have your computer with your back round the clock or do you carry just around for the occasional home ? It can be decisive for your choice .
Do you want easy and convenient - read through the wizard Portable . Do you plan to use the computer mostly at home and want a big screen , it guides Cheap and Best in force .
PRICE
The price is influenced by many things . A simple rule of thumb is usually that a laptop(
Apple A1185 battery) can be fast and cheap , or easy and cheap , or quick and easy . But never all at once . It is not difficult to find a sleek , slim computer under 1.5 kg to 4000-6000 dollars. But then do it no more than the simplest things . You can also find a like for 20 000 or more , which when in place is blazing fast .
Similarly, the tug of war between some of the hard values . A large and fast computer are very seldom good
Dell latitude d800 battery life - slow processor , simple graphics and small screen is what keeps power consumption low . And the smaller and lighter a machine is , the fewer features you get. Get connections for accessories and extra screen , no DVD drive , support for little or no memory , and so on .
Guide Cheap is the guide for those with limited budget .
DESIGN & ERGONOMICS
Finally, there are a bunch more personal things that may be crucial . Such as an attractive design and good ergonomics . We spend much time with our treasures , and therefore it is important that we feel comfortable with them . Worth checking out is what other than a computer that you get the bargain . How long does the warranty? What kind of service you get if something goes wrong?
PROGRAM
Do you by any good programs ? Do you get with too many programs and pre-installed junk that you need to clear the weeds before the computer feels easy to use ? Often it can seem like a good deal that the computer comes loaded with software . But that's only if you really use them .
Sometimes the computer you buy LOUSY with so -called bloatware . Trial versions of programs , sponsored gadgets and Web links and default home pages and the toolbars that is actually paid advertising spot . Such things may actually make the computer further downward pressure on prices . And you have the patience to manually clean out the weeds so you can save the odd penny .
In an upcoming issue of PC for All (11 / , 0) , we will write more about this and tell me how to get rid of the unnecessary programs .
MODE RIGHT NOW
In 2010 , there have been a number of interesting things on the notebook(
Dell Latitude D820 battery) front. The most important is the introduction of new mobile platforms and processors . Perhaps foremost Intel Core i3 , i5 and i7 who takes over from the Core 2 family. They promise higher performance , extraordinarily well- integrated graphics and smart features to save battery power .
Although AMD is going on with the new processors and the mobile platform , and we learn to see computers with them later this year . Even the simplest processors , Intel Celeron and AMD Neo has put in an extra gear and become better . If you buy a netbook with some of the new variations of these (for now Atom N4XX , Atom 330 or AMD Athlon Neo X2 ) , you can get the same performance as an expensive desktop PC with red-hot Pentium 4 five years ago .
Core i3 have Ultra Low Voltage versions of Intel's previous processors Core 2 , Pentium and Celeron dropped in price . A new generation of extreme price pressure ultra- portable computers with good ergonomics , moderate performance and extremely good
inspiron 1501 battery life has emerged as a serious competitor to last year's favorite netbook . Need a bit bigger screen , slightly better performance and full -size keyboard in a still super light computer , so there are a whole bunch of fresh computers between 4000 and 7000 crowns . Often with modernity as 3g modem and HDMI output .
Finally , we see the beginnings of an entirely new category of laptops(
Macbook Pro battery) - slate - computers , or iPad copies. Tiny computers with touch screen and no keyboard has been around before, but flopped because of poor performance and bad applications . Now , Apple has with its iPad shown that it can be done . They found their inspiration from the smartphone world and their own iPhone , and inspired direct buyers and competitors . A handful of models that will go up against Apple has been presented at trade shows and conferences , and more are coming . It can be a really , really interesting autumn .
