New PC Laptop Options
Hi Dori -
Good to see you the other day.
Here are a few things to keep in mind when looking at new laptops.
Software:
Windows 7 is a must Vista is absolutely NOT acceptable Don’t bother with additional virus/security software – Microsoft now has their own & it works very well (freely available at http://microsoft.com/securityessentials)
Hardware:
The cheapest laptops will be 15″ in size. This is a good overall size – but not ultraportable. Ultra-portable laptops are called netbooks (less than 12″) – and they are pretty cheap (~$300) – but the small screen makes them cumbersome.
Processor – Intel Pentium. Celeron okay, Dual Core better, Core 2 Duo the best (and most expensive) Memory – at least 2GB Hard Drive – at least 160GB Webcam – Yes Wireless – It will be included – there isn’t a laptop out there without it Optical Drive – DVD Burner (most likely included – pretty standard, too)
Battery:
For a large 15″ laptop, don’t expect to get more than 2 hours out of a 6-cell battery. Batteries are an expensive upgrade.
Cost:
For a basic 15″ laptop meeting the criteria above, you should spend around $500.
I’ve seen some good deals, like this one:
But this one requires a 7 Upgrade.
A good place to check for deals is:
Best,
hunter greene Brainspiral Technologies, Inc.
