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Laptop buying tips
· Keep in mind that most vendors let you custom build and price your own laptop by picking From a huge array of features, which gives you a lot of control over the configuration of the final product. You may be able to afford a faster laptop by accepting a smaller, less expensive hard drive or a CD-RW drive instead of a combination DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive;
· Unlike with desktop PCs, you can later upgrade only some of these components, such as memory and the hard drive; others, such as the graphics board, are permanent once they're installed at the factory. This is slowly changing, as some manufacturers are incorporating upgradable graphics. However, take your time and pick only what you need. If you are buying a new laptop, try to buy one with a from the at the fastest speed you can afford. Those considering laptops in the non-current categories should only buy heavily discounted models;
· Many laptops on the market today include built-in Ethernet networking. Likewise, more and more remote locations offer Ethernet connections to the Internet. So, go with a built-in Ethernet connection. Sooner or later, you’ll be glad you did;
· When making a purchase, you should consider the weight not only of the laptop, but of the AC adapter, any external modules, and their cables. have lightweight adapters but can weigh almost as much as a full-size notebook if you have to carry their external .
· When you’re shopping, make sure the on your laptop support the USB 2.0 standard. This provides significantly faster throughput than the original USB 1.1 standard, and all devices being brought to market now rely on USB 2.0. Don’t worry, either, if you have older USB 1.1 devices , you can still plug them into USB 2.0 ports.
· If you’re planning on doing some high-end work that demands the fastest possible access to external devices, look for a laptop with a built-in 800 port.
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