What you may need your laptop for
- Manage your finance portfolio and crunch data
- Run multiple applications simultaneously
- Connect to email and internet whilst on the move
- Travel and work from different locations
Things to consider
Portability. The aim in achieving portability
is to ensure you experience as near desktop functionality
when you use your laptop from a different location.
Battery life, weight and built-in communications
will affect the portability of your laptop. Lithium
ion batteries tend to offer a longer battery life and will allow you
more time away from a fixed power supply.
Mobility. The size and weight of a laptop can influence how mobile your laptop can be. As a general rule, thinner and lighter notebooks allow you greater mobility. Also consider weight in terms of the laptop as a package including a carry case, any accessories and built-in or external drives.
Budget. Know how much you can afford and manage your budget in line with your expected use and requirement.
What you should be looking for
- Medium memory (512 MB RAM)
- Medium storage (40GB +)
- DVD +-R/RW drive (multi)
- Long battery life (Centrino Technology)
- Wireless/Modem (Centrino Technology)
- Lightweight (Centrino Technology)
- Numeric key pad
Savings
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Questions to ask in store
- What warranty is included in terms of duration, cover, repair timeframes,
fault liability?
- What Operating system and software is included with laptop?
- What extras can be included with laptop?
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