Notebook

Tips for Choosing a Note Book

Decide what you are buying notebooks
Notebook on the market varied brands and capabilities. Some are designed with a higher - end technology and partly in design to the budget. In general, the notebook can be divided into three categories:

1. Business Notebook: usually designed for the businessman and entrepreneur, is a key feature given the size of a portable or portable, and good security feature. Age is no longer strange if access notebooks with fingerprint-protected.
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2. Student / Budget Notebook: The key feature here is a notebook with a cheap and affordable prices, usually the size of sometimes rather large and heavy, and the features offered are generally not the newest and latest.
3. Gaming Notebook: In general, gaming notebooks come with a rather large size where the screen size of about 15 inches and above. And not infrequently also if a bit heavy. Key features offered is the ability of the processor (CPU) and video (VGA) card is good. Gaming notebook prices are generally quite high but if you think that gaming is very important factor, perhaps this is the perfect notebook for you Toshiba Qosmio

Make sure you know the specifications of the notebook you want
Know notebook technology available in the market. If words like Core Duo, Centrino, Pentium Celeron Pentium4 and it is common for you, then you at least have a basic knowledge of notebook technology.

It was common knowledge that almost all notebooks can not be replaced video (VGA) card and prossesor (CPU), it, therefore it is very important for you to ensure beforehand that in accordance with the specifications of your notebook. Here below are the factors you need to know:

Factor processor (CPU)
Working speed of a computer is determined by two factors:

1. CPU speed (measured by GigaHZ / Ghz). Generally, the higher your GigaHz, the faster your computer the ability to work well, eg, 3 GHz CPU will be faster than 2 GHz CPU. Watch your CPU type. The more new technology, the faster your CPU work, for example Pentium4 3.0 Ghz has the ability to work as fast as a Pentium Centrino 1.3 GHz. The latest technologies such as the Pentium Centrino, Pentium M and Core Duo has the advantage to work quickly and more efficient in battery consumption.
2. Number of memory (RAM). RAM is not an issue which is important in choosing a computer. When available room (slot) that is empty, you can add the amount of your RAM.

Factor video (VGA) card
If you want to play games (gaming notebooks), avoid buying a notebook that has an onboard VGA card (Intel GMA cards is a family onboard VGA card is the most common). Do not be lulled by the amount of memory offered. 256/512 MB has no meaning if you type the onboard VGA card. Choose a notebook that has a VGA card such as ATI or Radeon.

Size factor
Notebook size usually grouped based on large-screen monitor his little notebook. The most common is a notebook on the market which are about 12-17 inches. Notebooks that are smaller in general more suitable for use by those who frequently travel. Notebooks bongsor entity also has its own advantages, which generally offers better engine specifications, and a bigger screen. Notebooks like this is often known by the name of replacement desktop or notebook PC penganti, gaming notebooks are usually entered into this category.

Many say that the price does not lie
Notebooks or higher-end branded as Sony and Fujitsu to offer its products at a price slightly more expensive than other brands, although the specification is offered in almost the same notebook. Usually branded notebooks offer advantages such as better design, more durable, longer warranty, and so forth. For example, the Sony VIAO notebook has emphasized its product with an attractive design and more slender.

Importance of Warranty
Sometimes people like to forget the importance of warranty. Computer is one of rapid deterioration of electronic goods. If your notebook kompter broken, do not be surprised if you have deep enough pockets merogok. In general, the type of warranty that exist in Indonesia there are two, namely the official warranty warranty and dealer stores. For those of you who frequently travel to foreign countries especially, beware of warranty shop. In general, reputable companies such as Toshiba, Sony, Acer, and others provide warranty on the entire world. All you need to do is go to the branches of the nearest service center.

Avoid notebooks "refurbish"
Part of the new notebooks on the market are not truly "new". Refurbish notebook notebooks which are relatively new but returned to the dealer for whatever reason. Once repaired and tested again, then sold back to the notebook market with cheap price. Notebook refurbish the umunnya very cheap. However, if you prefer the durability and quality, so be careful about the notebook "new" low cost but only the store warranty.

In the end, it is important to know and to decide which notebook specification you want before buying.

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