Laptop Buying Tips

Laptops have become the needs of many people in line with which more affordable price. However, spread of various types and brands of laptops no doubt confuse many potential new users. Especially for those which have little knowledge about the development of (different) computer hardware. In the case of processors for example, it was difficult to understand the difference between the terms Centrino, Pentium M, Dual Core, Core Duo, Core 2 Duo, Sempron, Athlon, and others.


Finally, many end up buying decision handed down on price considerations. Though price is not necessarily determine the quality (relative) because prices are not only formed by updating the hardware used, but also shaped by factors brand / trademark. That is, for the same price, you can get a laptop with the specifications and features better than if you buy a laptop with a famous brand, such as Apple Macs, HP Compaq, Toshiba, Lenovo (the laptop top ranking PC World magazine). The problem is, we often buy a laptop is not simply factor advantage of the features and specifications, but also buy the brand as well as we buy motorcycles, cars, or mobile phone.
 
Here are some tips you need to consider in buying a laptop:

1. Price

Why is the price I put on the first priority? This is because that most people here are still relatively sensitive to price. The difference in price of 1 million rupiah could influence purchasing decisions laptop. First, you decide how much budget which available to buy a laptop and not too distracting your financial condition. After the identification of new laptops that fall into the range which you prepare a budget.

2. Hardware and Software Specifications

This is the most important parts of a laptop which will determine performance. You do not have to have a laptop with high all-round performance. Determine in advance for what you need to buy a laptop. If you do more office work (office application), an entry-level laptop with an Intel Celeron processor and 512 MB ​​of memory alone would be enough. If you use a lot of multimedia applications, a laptop with Core 2 Duo processor or higher CPU is recommended. Likewise, if you need a laptop for gaming, CPU specs, memory and VGA (no shared memory) is higher also highly recommended. Note also the support of refrigeration equipment which is available for laptop can work for extended periods without overheating problem. Or if not, you can add a separate cooler.

3. Size and Weight

Laptops become indispensable at this time besides because of its affordability, as well as the ability which high mobility compared to the PC Desktop. My advice, you do not have to buy a laptop-sized to a minimum. Large or small laptop would you buy, depends on the interest you have a laptop. If you use a laptop more mobile, the laptop that is lightweight and small size will greatly ease your tasks, such as a laptop-sized 8.9 "to 12". The disadvantage, because of its small size, usually there are several components that are pruned, such as DVD / RW drive. Laptop sized between 13.3 "to 14.1" laptop is most popular with many uses. Meanwhile, for those of you which very often use multimedia applications, the large-sized laptops, such as a laptop-sized 15 ", 17" or larger, will be able to satisfy you in listening to music, watching movies, doing audio video editing, graphic and image applications running , and others.

4. Power Consumption

The battery is very important for those of you which frequent the mobile, because of battery life affects how long you can move without being connected to electricity. The average in using laptop, low budget old laptop batteries by ranged 2.5 to 3 hours while good enough for a laptop which has a battery life approaching 4 hours. Usually the battery has a 6 and 9 cell, this will affect the durability. However, power consumption varies greatly from one vendor to another or between one model with another model. Additional features in the laptop battery will affect power consumption. These features which available if turned on all electricity consumption will further enlarge.

5. Ergonomics
 

Size will determine ergonomic laptop users. The smaller the size of a laptop, the lower the ergonominya. This is because the size of the keyboard which made ​​the mini, so for those of you which size quite big fingers will experience discomfort in using a laptop. Layout is also greatly affect the ergonomic keyboard. Make sure that the layout of the buttons in the keyboard is comfortable for you.

6. Driver Availability
 

I found many complaints on various blogs about the availability of drivers on several brands of laptops. For example, drivers for HP Compaq. Incidentally, I own is one of the users are disappointed with the availability of drivers for purchase are not included in the package so we have to download the drivers themselves (usually stores provide a copy of the driver). For days I look for audio drivers hp Compaq V3000 series which still sound even if the line out is plugged in external speakers. Too much energy which spent searching for the driver until I finally found the correct drivers.

7. Operating System

Not many laptops which pre-loaded with the operating system. Laptops which already filled operating system, such as Microsoft windows vista, it will be more expensive than the Linux Operating System which are cheaper.

8. After Sales Service and Warranty

Make sure the laptop you buy the warranty. Make sure your laptop vendors have representatives in major cities so that you do not bother if having problems with your laptop. Usually granted for 1 year warranty. Usually the warranty is not the physical damage to the laptop to be repaired or replaced free of charge within the first year for the next year while repairs borne by the buyer.

Enjoy the new laptop ...!