How to Customize a Mini Laptop
According to PC World, mini laptops really started to become popular in 2008. Mini laptops became an alternative to a laptop computer because they are smaller, lighter and much easier on the pocketbook. These mini laptops generally way about two pounds or so and have a lot of the great features without anything too complex. These laptops are great for web surfing and work on the go, but they don't have the processing power of a regular laptop. Customizing your own mini laptop isn't too tough, there are just a few things to take note of.
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Pick your operating system. Most laptops come with Windows 7 these days, but you can install an older system to put less stress on your laptop.
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Select the amount of RAM for your mini laptop. Computer components like RAM aren't cheap, and often make up much of the difference between these mini laptops and the regular full-size laptops. According to Tech Republic, one gigabyte of RAM may be satisfactory for Windows XP, but newer versions of Windows will require two or more gig of RAM to function at optimal speed.
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Pick your screen size. The website Geek notes that mini laptops generally have screens smaller than 12 inches and possibly as small as 7 inches. When picking screen size, note that keyboard size tends to vary with screen size; a larger screen means more space for your fingers to work.
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Select a video card if applicable. With a mini PC, it's best to steer away from a dedicated graphics card. A dedicated video card will suck extra battery power and jump up the price of your mini notebook. Look for integrated graphics that put minimal stress on your computer.
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Design your laptop using your favorite website. Dell, Gateway, and HP all have sections where you can choose features and customize your own mini laptop. Pick your favorite manufacturer and travel to their website to begin designing your laptop.
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