Should you purchase a full-sized laptop or netbook? This is a decision that many people struggle with. Some of the factors that need to be taken into consideration when making this choice include operating system, expandability, productivity, price, the risk of repetitive strain injury, among others.
Category: Laptops
Various posts that detail different laptop hardware can be found within this category.
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4 Questions to Ask When Purchasing a New Computer
Purchasing a new computer is an exciting event, but with so many varieties on the market it can be a challenge to narrow down your options and pick one quality computer. It might be tempting to focus on the numbers and specifications like RAM or CPU speed, but those should be secondary to answering some other major questions about what exactly you need to get out of your computer. By answering these four questions about what you need and what you expect, you can find the perfect computer to purchase for yourself.
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Choosing the Perfect Laptop for a College Freshman
Every parent wants to provide the best for his/her child, but how to choose the best laptop for a college student? There are so many options, and what a teenager deems top priority may not be as important to the parents. Of course, whoever is paying for the laptop gets the final say, but parents and students who can agree on a few key features will find themselves breathing sighs of relief. To avoid embarrassing fights in the computer store, here are the top three options that you and your college student may want to discuss ahead of time.
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Best Places to Shop for a Laptop
Depending on the model you want, buying a laptop can be a substantial financial investment. Models can range anywhere from $300 for a netbook to $2,500+ for the latest MacBook, and that generally doesn’t include software. However, there are a few great ways to get around high prices while still getting a great product.
Shopping online has long been recognized as a great way to save money, and it’s no different when shopping for laptops. Below are the best sites for purchasing your future laptop based on the quality of service they have and their low prices.
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6 Laptop Maintenance Tips for Laptop Efficiency
Having a laptop computer was one of the best decisions I made in my life and as a result I have been able to increase my efficiency significantly. I have also been able to learn a few tricks to make my laptop usage experience great. Below are some tips to make your laptop more efficient and to enhance your laptop usage.
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The Best Laptops of 2011 Reviewed
One of few things you can count on in life in the 21st century is the constant, rapid improvement in technology and computing power. Laptops and PCs are the perfect example of an industry sector that just keeps getting better. Prices continue to fall while hardware continues to get faster and more powerful. If you’re in the market for a new laptop PC, you may be surprised at how much has changed in the last few years. Here’s a quick rundown of some of the best laptops available in 2011.
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Most Useful Laptop Gadgets
Laptops were once the most expensive computer you could get, but now that they’ve become more affordable, it seems that everyone either has one or they’re thinking about getting one. Lots of laptop reviews talk about the latest developments in integrated graphics technology and hard drive capacity, but there’s not always a lot of attention given to the extras.
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Which to Choose: Laptop or Tablet?
Since the release of the Apple iPad in 2010, growth in this new consumer electronics market has been phenomenal. A number of market research and forecasting firms are predicting the market will grow to 57 million units by 2015.
(1) JPMorgan Securities projects that the tablet market will be worth a whopping $36 billion by 2012. (2) The tablet market has seen competitors to the Apple iPad 2 emerge in recent months.