Millions of thanks for that useful info! On 1/19/07, S K <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > GOOD ONE Thanks > > Suhas > > Sweety Bhalla <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > 11 GREAT tips for buying a laptop > > If you are a busy executive, generally on the move but needs to constantly > refer to your office documents and reply to e-mails, then you positively > need > a notebook (or a laptop). > > Your desktop PC is more convenient with a larger keyboard, wider screen and > has a more powerful processor. But you cannot carry it with you. > > The good news is that laptop prices have fallen to even below Rs 30,000. > However, souped-up laptops could even cost Rs 200,000. So, what should you > look > out for when buying a laptop? > > 1. Brands > > It's advisable to go for a branded laptop (anyway, there is hardly an > assembly market in India). Brands available in India include HP-Compaq, > Dell, Lenovo, > LG, Sony, ACI, Acer, Zenith, Asus, Toshiba and HCL. > > 2. Budget > > Decide on a budget and scout for laptops within that range. Do remember that > you can get high-end laptops (with high configurations) but at lower prices > simply because the brand does not command a premium price. It does make > sense to explore these laptops if the after-sales service is good. > > 3. Processor > > That decided, you will come across names like Intel Celeron M Processor > (basic), Intel Centrino Mobile Technology with Core Solo processor > (mid-range) and > Duo Mobile Technology with Core Duo (mid-range) and Core 2 Duo processors > (high-end). > > AMD (the other major chip player) offers Turion 64 (mid-range) and Sempron > processors (basic). Apple die-hards can opt for the high-end PowerPC G4. > However, > regardless of what kind of processor you decide on, you should get at least > 1.6GHz of processing speed (this is generally not specified in > advertisements). > > 4. Memory and Video card > > You can never have enough memory (especially with memory-hogging operating > systems like Vista round the corner). However, for basic laptops, the bare > minimum > should be 512MB. High-end users should consider 1GB and above. > > Basic laptops come with an integrated graphics card that shares memory with > the system chipset (mostly an Intel and in some cases from ATI / Nvidia). > High-end > laptops will also feature dedicated graphics cards from Nvidia or ATI. > > 5. Hard drive > > A 60GB 4,200rpm is the basic capacity you get in most of the latest laptops. > > Ideally, if you plan to carry music and video on your system, consider 80GB > and more. And look for the latest SATA drives with 5,400rpm at least. > > 6. Optical drive > > Basic laptop users may do with a CD-DVD combo drive. However, high-end users > must get one with DVD/CDRW combo drive. The RW stands for read and write and > will enable you burn CDs and watch DVDs. > > 7. Screen size > > Depending on the type of work you do, you will want to make sure your screen > fits the job. Graphics and spreadsheet tasks call for larger (wider) screens > while e-mail requires very little space. > > The minimum you will require is a 12-inch display. High-end users (who want > to have the convenience of a wider screen and larger keyboard, similar to > their > PC) should go for a 15- to 17-inch screen. > > 8. Weight > > Ah! Here's the tricky part. If you are mobile, you need a lighter laptop. > But lighter laptops with smaller screens (to reduce the weight) come in the > ultra-portable > category and are expensive - generally Rs 90,000 and above. However, > anything from 1.5-3 kg is good enough. > > 9. Battery > > They should last forever, shouldn't they? Alas, laptop batteries do not last > as long as they should. For basic laptops, a single Lithium-ion primary > battery > should at least last 2 years. > > 10. Networking > > You will at least need an Ethernet LAN connection and integrated wireless > (preferably 802.11a/b/g - Wi-Fi) card. > > 11. Final check > > Check for Bluetooth connectivity - it will enable you to wirelessly transfer > data to other devices for up to 30 feet. High-end laptops feature advanced > audio and video connections, such as digital media card readers, S-video > outs for connecting to a TV, a DVI port for connecting to digital LCD > monitors > and a FireWire port for capturing and editing digital video. > > Have a bare minimum of two USB 2.0 ports and a VGA connector besides a > PCMCIA slot (for modems, network adaptors, memory cards, etc). Besides, a > cradle > (docking station) for your notebook will give you the comfort of a PC at > work and laptop on the move. > > You can opt for a universal connector for a physical security lock, named > after the company Kensington that invented the feature. Ensure that your > operating > system is Windows XP (latest version) and not Linux. Upgrading to Windows > can set you back a couple of thousands. Also, a decent laptop bag will help > reduce > laptop deterioration. > And last, but not the least, read your warranty information carefully before > you make a purchase. > > (Sweety Bhalla) > Mobile # 9868300466, 9818132488 > E-Mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with > the subject unsubscribe. > > To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please > visit the list home page at > http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in > > > > --------------------------------- > Don't get soaked. Take a quick peak at the forecast > with theYahoo! 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