subject: Laptop Computer Review [print this page] Almost all laptops have the same features in common. Processors, chipsets, size of hard disk drives, DVD players, wireless interface are found on all the laptops. Of course all the other standard features are also there. Like network ports, USB ports, serial port, etc.
Some want to listen to music while they are working and want high quality speakers. Still others require high quality graphics. Students want laptops that are lightweight as they have to be carried all over the campus. Elderly people also want lightweight computers. Some people want widescreen laptops.
Laptops have become the life support systems for a number of people globally. Journalists, business executives, students, and many other people have now become totally dependent on their laptops. So buying a feasible laptop is a big decision. What you want is a laptop that suits your needs, gives you the battery time you want and is not a burden to carry around.
With the reduction of laptop prices, laptops are quickly overtaking desktops to become the best-selling computers in the market. Reasonable prices, portability and sleek designs have propelled laptops to the forefront of personal computing.
Choosing a laptop by brand is a good place to start. Although mostly similar in terms of quality and specifications, there are certain selling points that distinguish one brand from another. For starters, if you are into sleek and cool laptop designs and price isn't a big factor, consider buying an Apple or Sony laptop. If you are looking to buy a laptop that offers great value for your money, Dell, Acer and HP laptops may prove to be a good choice. When it comes to durability and reliability, Japanese companies such as Toshiba and Fujitsu laptops are second to none.
If you mostly only use your laptop to surf the net, then a netbook such as the Asus Eee netbook series may be just right for you. If you seldom travel or bring your laptop with you when you travel, then it may be wise to invest in a basic, standard sized laptop (14 - 15 inch).
