Monday 24 June 2013

Points to note when buying a laptop

Today laptops are much more powerful than they used to be. Their technical characteristics are even better than those of the hottest desktop computers of yesterday. Laptops are also lighter and much more stylish. There is a great variety of those to choose from, different shapes and colors are available. That's why more and more people are opting out of desktop computers altogether and switch to using a laptop for all their computer needs. If you are one of those who are thinking of going this route or just looking for a new laptop when changing the old one, you are recommended to check these shopping tips as well as laptop reviews.






When making a decision to purchase a new laptop computer, one is advised to visit the store and pick up a laptop or several there. Afterwards, the purchase can be even done online. It is important to choose one which feels sturdy, solid and not too heavy for you. Everyone should try the keyboard, as it is impossible to replace it with a different one. That is why a consumer needs to make sure that he or she is comfortable with its touch and responsiveness. The computer should be tested on a desk and on a lap. The pointing device of the laptop, track pad or track ball, the laptop alternatives to a mouse should also be tested. Some of those can be hard to master, according to laptop reviews.





One more important thing to check is if the computer's bottom gets uncomfortably hot when it's running. It can be a problem if you actually use the laptop on your lap most of the time. That is necessary to pay attention to screen size as well as resolution. Currently liquid-crystal display (LCD) screens on laptops are widely used and they are measured from 13 to 21 inches diagonally. What about screen resolution, it may be as low as 800 x 600 pixels or as high as 1600 x 1200. The more pixels a monitor has, the crisper the screen image is. One should view the screen in a variety of settings, because a screen that looks great in normal room lighting can look just terrible in bright or dim light.

Laptops with at least two USB connections and at least one Firewire (IEEE1394) connection are better to buy. USB 2 and Firewire are fast ways of connecting iPods, digital cameras and some phones to computers, which everyone definitely needs today. One should remember to check if the laptop has built in wireless capabilities, sure, most do these days. A wireless network card which is also called Wi-Fi or 802.11 will free a computer owner from having to be wired to Internet connection. Also, Bluetooth capability is very important. It is required for sharing information wirelessly with other Bluetooth-equipped devices, like a cell phone or personal digital assistant. The laptop should also have a DVD Burner. It will be used for backing up documents, music files and pictures a snap because of the high capacity of the discs.






To protect yourself at least somehow, it is better to get an anti-theft device. As according to statistics data and laptop reviews, every year just hundreds of thousands of laptops are stolen. A computer owner has to look for cables that secure the laptop to a desk. One can install software that disables a stolen laptop, or, which is even better, reports the laptop's location when it connects to the Internet.

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