Microtechnology has continued to power the new laptop revolution that
continues to sweep business and personal computing. This has led to an
overall performance of computers as more people make the move to abandon
their old desktop PC in favor of new laptops. This has resulted in
laptops experiencing a surge in overall sales as more people transition
in that direction.
Examining laptop computers
Laptops have
taken the world of computing by storm. This is because of the general
convenience that they bring. Regular desktop PCs are not about to go
anywhere although they have been characterised by being static and hence
ineffficient. People who intend to complete their tasks while on the
move and not being tied to a specific location have turned to laptops in
droves. This is because laptops pack the same power as a desktop PC
(and even more) while delivering mobility and convenience. They are also
battery-powered which means that one is not limited to their office or
home desk in order to perform tasks.
Looking at pros and cons
Laptops
have numerous inherent advantages. As we have mentioned, one of them is
their ease of mobility. Computing can be done whether one is sitting at
their home or whether out on the road. They are also powerful meaning
they are able to handle most of the programs that are available with
regular computers. Wi-fi capability via wireless cards enable access to
the Internet regardless of location. This allows for maximum
productivity.
Let us examine a few disadvantages. One of them is
the price. Laptops, while being smaller than their desktop counterparts,
are much more expensive. Higher-end laptops can range anywhere from
$2000 and above while one can get a high-end desktop for much less. They
also come with vastly less storage space than a regular PC. Most
desktops can pack up to 300GB of hard disk space. This has not been
achieved by laptops due to their diminitive size. Most laptops carry
approximately 160BG of space. Even more come with much less. This means
media fans who store music and videos are bound to be disappointed.
What do you look for when buying a laptop?
It
is recommended that you read the specifics of the laptop before you
buy. It is also good to ask yourself what the laptop will be primarily
used for. If you are simply surfing the Internet and sending and reading
emails, then a regular low-end laptop running anywhere between $300 and
$500 will suffice. If you are into media such as video and music
downloads, gaming and graphics design, then you need to invest in a
laptop that has more memory and hard disk space. This can run you
upwards of $600. There are many places where you can shop and review the
specifics of each laptop in order to match it with your exact needs.
Difference in brands and laptop types
There
are many laptop manufacturers and the competition is fierce. The most
popular brands name manufacturers are Dell, HP/Compaq, Acer, ASUS, Sony,
Fujitsu, Apple and Lenovo. Many of these makers have units that can fit
into any computing need. Some laptops include standard multipurpose
laptops that are ideal for home use or on the go and business oriented
laptops that have rugged designs for data security and coupled with a
special operating system for business use. There are even gaming laptops
that have powerful video chips and high processor clock speeds.
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