You’re taking the plunge and buying a laptop. If this is
your first, you probably are a little considerate about what
you should be buying, what to avoid and what the big dollar
sign is going to tell you. While there are a number of
things to consider when it comes to buying a laptop, you can
easily work your way through knowing what those are. Many
people get a little worried about purchasing any type of
computer. Follow these tips and you’ll get the right laptop
for your needs.
Tip One: Know what you plan to use the laptop for. Sounds
simple, but it will also define what is on the laptop you
purchase. For example, if you are a professional looking to
buy a laptop, not only do you need to insure the right
software is on board, but you’ll need to make sure there is
enough space to run it. For the personal user, do you plan
to watch DVD’s? Do you plan to use it for gaming?
Tip Two: Compare and then compare some more. When you are
out there looking at the various laptops, make sure to take
some notes (doing your research online really saves you time
here!) about the various aspects of the laptop. You’ll want
to compare hard drive space, monitor size, drives, speed and
other features that are important to your purchase. Not
only are you looking for the best price, but the best
overall product.
Tip Three: Warranties are important. Warranties vary
greatly from one laptop to the next. When buying a laptop,
you need to realize that the most common problem will be
with the screens, especially those that are LCD. Make sure
your warranty gives you the best coverage from parts that
may break down.
Tip Four: While name brand isn’t everything, you should
purchase a quality product. That means that you’ll need to
insure that when you are buying a laptop that if you do
decide to go with a lesser known brand name that you find
out how well they really work. To do this, use consumer
reviews that you’ll find online.
Tip Five: Make sure you know what is included in the
purchase. If you plan to get online with the laptop, are
there more products needed to do so? If you need the laptop
to come with Word and it doesn’t, then you’ll need to
account for that extra purchase as well.
When buying a laptop, take the time to consider all aspects
of it, do your research and you’ll end up on top.
Jonathan T. Fisher is an editor at ComputerAndSoftwareDepot.com where you can find more articles about laptops and notebooks. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jonathan_Fisher |