How to Buy a Laptop.

When looking to buy your first laptop you need to consider why you want one and what you need to accomplish with it. ie. why spend £2500 on a laptop when it will not be your primary system and it is just to send email and surf the web.

We have outlined some things you need to ask yourself.

Price:
When thinking about your purchase, your budget is the first thing to consider. Laptops are now very feasible as the prices have been going down over the last year, however you will still be able to buy a desktop for around half the money with a similar spec.

Portability:
The main reason for buying a laptop, but this will determine the model you choose. If you are on the move with your laptop you are going to want one that is as light as possible, a couple of pounds will make a difference over time but you will still need to consider other factors in your purchase of form over function.

Screen size:
Idealy you would like to have a large screen 17' but they can vary between 14' and 17' however this will affect your budget and the overall size of the laptop. In the long run you may also need to think about the costs involved in replacing or repairing your screen. The complexity of a screens materials could mean a costly bill.
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Speed and Power:
Latop manufacturers have invested alot in increasing the speed of a laptop, whilst Intels mobile technology and AMD's mobile technology have reduced the amount of power being used and can increase its battery life they will cost you on speed.

Expandability - memory:
Most laptops in the market already give you the maximum memory possible, this is because the size of the laptop. Maunfacturers will try to build as much function into the motherboard, leaving little room for expansion, a larger higher end model will allow for more expandability. We would recommend you go for the heighest memory spec possible, this will lead to less complications and expense if you wish to upgrade at a later date.

Battery Life:
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