How To Choose Your Laptop : Guide For Buyers

Computer specifications are very confusing. Know the difference between graphics cards that support new bus architectures and ones that don't? No? Us neither. The main thing to think about when buying a laptop is what you are going to be using it for. There's no point in spending £2,000 on something that could fly you to the moon (probably) if all you want to do with it is play solitaire and watch Mary Poppins on DVD. There are five main types of users Casual Traveller Home Multimedia Gamer CASUAL (value for money) Are you the sort of user who wants to use the internet, check email, watch DVDs, listen to music and not a lot more? Then you're a casual user. Here are a few things you should look for: Price - Don't pay more than £400 for this sort of laptop. You can even now get laptops for under £300 (or free if you are willing to sign up for an 18-month mobile broadband deal, though you should proceed with caution) if all you need to do is very simple tas...