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Tips For Buying The Right LaptopAdded on:5/31/2007 10:27:49 AM
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- Processor: Any processor, preferably dual core, will do just fine. Make sure it's not an Intel Celeron or an AMD processor, as these are set aside for cheap notebooks.
- Operating System: Choose the OS based on your requirements. Microsoft Windows XP Home is sufficient. Windows XP Professional is better. Some are even offering Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005.
- Memory: Memory is also dependent on what you plan to use the laptop for. 512 MB is a good amount, but dual core processors should be paired with 1GB.
- Hard drive: Laptops can be used for larger purposes than a normal PC. So when you are searching for a hard drive, go for 80GB and up.
- Graphics Card: A mid-range card like the ATI Mobility Radeon X1300, the nVidia GeForce Go 7300, or even the new integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 or 950 GM is good enough. Make sure graphics memory is at least 128MB.
- Optical Drive: A Dual layer, dual-format DVD/RW drive should be standard. This will give your drive the basic functionality it needs.
- Ports/Slots: You'll find at least three USB ports. A multi-format media card reader, a Firewire port, S-Video and VGA-Out port should all come standard. Choose between an Express Card Slot and PC Card slot.
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