How Much Laptop Do You Need?by Mary Ann Romans | More from this Blogger 22 May 2008 10:59 AM
In addition, laptops come in so many different configurations and with so many different features. It is best to first figure out what it is you will be doing with the laptop and then match that usage to the right combination. The first decision to make is the Apple versus the PC. I have to disclose that although I've worked extensively on both, I have a strong preference for the Mac. The choice between the two is your to make, and it is something that we can discuss in the future. For now, whichever type you choose, let's look at how much of a laptop you need based on how you might use it. As the center of the home Laptops now offer similar features to desktop computers with the added benefit of being able to be moved around from room to room. In fact, there is actually a category of laptops known as desktop replacements. These laptops tend to be larger and more packed with features. For a second computer that will primarily be used at home, check out a mid-sized laptop, because they are very budget friendly. As a traveling companion Will you be taking your laptop everywhere you go? Whether you travel for business or just try to get some e-mail done while being a sideline soccer mom, laptops that spend a lot of time away from the home or office should be ones deemed ultra-portable. These laptops are the smallest ones around and can weigh less than four pounds. The new Mac ultra portable laptop is thin enough to fit inside a manilla envelope. Ultra-portable laptops don't have the best performance or the most features, but your back or arms will thank you. Next up, I'll talk about how much laptop you need for schoolwork, for business, for games and for multimedia. Mary Ann Romans writes about everything related to saving money in the Frugal Blog, technology in the Computing Blog, and creating a home in the Home Blog. You can read more of her articles by clicking here. Related Articles: Are You Shortening Your Laptop Battery's Life? Learn more about Mary Ann Romans  Mary Ann Romans is a freelance writer, wife and mother of three children. She lives in Pennsylvania with her husband, the kids and a 16-pound cat. Relevantcomputers tags User Comments Samual (11722) 24 May 2008 01:10 PMAs a teacher my laptop goes everywhere with me, without it I wouldn't even have a register for lesson. We use a laptop as a home computer as well as they are more efficient where energy use is concerned. Our at home laptop is actually lighter than my work one, because for the space I need you cannot get a well performing laptop that is also lightweight. I had a Macbook until the motherboard broke after three months, a free replacement was sent and exactly the same thing happened again but this time taking all my work with it. At the moment I have a Hp and I love it, 3mb, 250GB hard drive and a HD screen, I tend not to use the battery and opt for the cable instead as I use my laptop from 9am-3:30pm at a minimum. Community Tags computers, laptop, notebook, technology Discuss this article
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