Criteria for Purchasing a Laptop
If you are in the market for a new laptop, there are several factors that will influence your purchasing decision. You will need to think about what sort of laptop will best suit your needs, and how long you expect that laptop to last.
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Cost
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Laptops run the gamut from several hundred dollars for a netbook to over $2,000 for a top of the line model.
Operating System
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Every laptop comes with an operating system installed. Most people are accustomed to Windows, but Linux and Mac operating systems also have a devoted following.
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Appearance
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While most laptops are black or gray, laptops also come in a variety of colors and patterns, and can even be customized to your exact specifications.
Disk Drives
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Laptops may have CD-ROM drives, DVD drives, DVD-R drives, and even drives capable of playing Blu-ray discs.
Processing Speed
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The speed and type of processor is important to keep you computer running quickly and smoothly, without stalling or freezing. Intel processors are common, but there are many other companies who make processors as well.
Memory
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Memory, measured in gigabytes, is needed for both storage and to keep your computer running smoothly. The more gigabytes you have, the more files and programs the laptop can accommodate.
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