Laptop Specifications Explained
Before buying a laptop, buyers should always review the specification sheet. Specification sheets are the best way to get an overview of what type of components make up the laptop computer.
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Processors and Memory
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Specification sheets provide the name of the manufacturer, as well as the speed of the processor. Memory is usually given in amount, as well as configuration.
Storage and Drive Types
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Specification sheets will give the type of fixed drive on a laptop, as well as its capacity. As of 2010, fixed drives on laptops can be either hard drives or solid state drives. Specification sheets will also list if a laptop comes with an optical drive such as a DVD drive.
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Display
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The dimensions of a laptop display are always given on the diagonal.
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