Tips for Finding The Perfect Notebook
If you’re in the market for a brand new laptop, you’ll definitely want to scout around and find the best computer hardware for your needs. Although laptops come in all shapes and sizes, the following tips should guide you well enough to make a smart purchase.
The “tech specs” of your laptop is perhaps the most important consideration. Nothing more, nothing less; exactly what you need to match your activities. For example, you need totally different system if you’re just planning to use it for work purposes, as opposed to letting your notebooks be your entire home entertainment system.
Different applications need different type of notebooks, and getting more than what you need is literally a waste of savings. On the other hand, getting less than what you need will just frustrate you and waste your time.
The first thing you need to consider is the Central Processing Unit or CPU; it is the “brains” of your notebook. Generally speaking a faster CPU is better as it will eliminate a lot of loading and processing time, but there is a choice between Intel processors, or others.
The overall size, weight and dimension of your future laptop is just as important as anything else. If you like to keep it light and portable choose thinner ones that weight less than 1.2kg - these are usually on the higher price range but it will be worth the money, and the lack of back aches!
Equally important is the warranty length, and additional service details. Generally speaking most laptops come with standard one-year warranty, but manufacturers like Sony also include “extended” three-year versions and on-site repairs. If you get this as an option, it means that when your laptop breaks down you get someone come over to repair it at your place. Expect a premium for the “on-site” repairs, but extended warranties are quickly becoming standard items and you should kep your eyes open for laptop models that offer them at no extra cost.
As for personal choice, I prefer Lenovo brand of laptops, especially the Lenovo Thinkpad series that is both affordable and sufficient for high-end processing. Ideally, your future laptop should be able to get you through the next four years before you invest on a new one. Not many laptops live up to that promise though, so shop for your notebook wisely!