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Student Laptops - What You Need To Know Before Buying?

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Here are some of the features you should look for in a good
student laptop. Handy check-list of the things you must consider
when buying a student laptop.


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Student Laptops - What You Need To Know Before Buying?
Copyright (c) 2008 Titus Hoskins
Bizware Magic
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If you're considering buying a laptop for a student, here are
some factors or features you might want to examine before
plunging down your hard earned cash. These are some basic
elements all great student laptops should possess or have which
will make your chosen laptop more suitable for a student.

So here are some things you should consider when buying a student
notebook or laptop:

1. Sturdy

The student environment can be harsh and unpredictable so you
will need a sturdy, tough laptop. You might even consider a
ruggedized notebook if the laptop is to be used under really
extreme conditions. Just make sure your chosen laptop can take
the bumps and drops associated with the student environment.

2. Portable

The student laptop should be very portable with good battery life
if it is to be used in the classroom. It should also be sleek and
small so it can fit neatly under the arm or in a backpack.
Laptops are getting more and more compact so finding a laptop to
meet your needs should not be difficult. Just make sure it has
sufficient wireless connections as the Internet is now a valuable
tool in any student's life.

3. Performance

Performance must meet your needs. Choose a laptop that offers
sufficient performance and power to carry out all your computing
tasks. Again, laptops have greatly increased in performance and
are now almost parallel with desktop PCs. But check the Processor
(CPU), RAM, Hard Drive and OS (Operating System) on your chosen
laptop to make sure they will meet all your student's needs.

4. Economical Laptops

Economics always plays a part in any student's life so you have
to shop around and find a good quality cheap laptop. Again, with
laptop prices steadily falling, finding a good affordable laptop
should not be a problem. Don't rule out a used or refurbished
laptop as they are usually very inexpensive.

5. Theft and Security

Laptop theft and security should be high on your mind when buying
a student laptop. Fortunately, many laptops now come with a lot
of security measures such as fingerprint entry or even face
recognition software as seen in the latest Lenovo laptops. Also,
you should check into other security measures such as the
Anti-Theft software like LoJack that can track and locate your
laptop or computer thru the IP address once the stolen laptop is
used to access the Internet.

Now here are some points you should consider when buying any type
of laptop, student or otherwise:

1. CPU Processor

Central Processing Unit or Processor is important in any laptop
or PC. Check to see how much power and speed you have - most
laptops now come with Intel's Dual Core Processors which should
give even the most demanding student enough performance.

2. RAM

RAM or Random Access Memory is an important element in your
laptop. It will usually determine (along with the CPU and Hard
Drive speed) how fast your laptop will perform. The more RAM you
have the better, but note 32 bit systems can only use up to 4 GB
of RAM and 64 bit systems can use 8 GB or more.

For running Windows XP, Microsoft recommends 128MB as the minimum
RAM requirement, again more is better. For Mac OS X systems you
will need a minimum of 128 MB but for optimal performance try 512
MB. Linux will work nicely on a system with only 4 MB of RAM. For
Windows Vista - Microsoft recommends at least 1 Gig of RAM but
many users have reported that 2 to 3 Gigs of RAM makes Vista run
smoother.

3. Graphics Card or GPU

If a student will be handling a lot of heavy graphics (video
gaming aside) with their studies then the type of Graphics Card
you buy will be important. If you can afford it go with a high
end GPU such as those offered by NVIDIA and ATI. Dual graphics
cards would be another option for optimum graphics performance.

4. Display

Display in a student laptop is also important. Many students
prefer a slate or convertible display which makes it easy for
note-taking. Even tablets should be considered if note-taking is
the main purpose of your laptop. Otherwise make sure the display
is crisp and large enough to suit your needs.

5. Value for Money

It does pay to shop around and make sure you get great value for
your money. Comparison shopping is one of the best ways to do
this; just make sure you're getting good value for the laptop
you're buying. Compare CPUs, RAM, Hard Drives and Performance to
see how much you're paying for each feature.

The "Cool Factor"

In conclusion, you should consider all the factors listed above
before buying your student laptop and it will make your task much
easier. However, if you're a parent buying a laptop for your
student son or daughter you probably already know from past
experiences that there is always an "unwritten cool factor" in
anything they use! To avoid disappointment, consult with your
offspring about what type of laptop they would appreciate having.
If it is something they really like, they will take better care
of it and protect it as if their life depended upon it. Besides,
why waste money on something they won't even use.

So don't rule out a cool high end Apple laptop or even a high
end gaming laptop such as those from Alienware. High end laptops
are more expensive but they also offer the best performances of
any laptop you will consider, as long as the aforementioned
offspring has been sufficiently weaned off video gaming to get
their school work done. Happy laptop hunting!




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Bargain Prices Click Here: Cheap Laptops
http://www.bizwaremagic.com/cheap_laptops.htm
Or here: Laptops for Students
http://www.bizwaremagic.com/notebook_for_students.htm


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