Daily Tip: Notebook Buying Tip: Screen Size
One critical component of any notebook is its screen. Most obviously, the diagonal size, presented in inches, has a direct effect on the physical size of a laptop. For instance, a notebook with a 17-inch screen is significantly bulkier (and typically heavier) than a model with a 15.4-inch display. Likewise, a 17-inch or larger unit absolutely dwarfs a 13-inch computer. A bigger screen will give you more "real estate" when you're working with applications. It will also make movies, photos, games, and online video seem more engaging. All else being equal, however, the larger the display, the shorter the laptop's battery life. For this reason, and for better color and brightness, many manufacturers now sell laptops with power-efficient LED backlighting instead of old-fashioned CCFLs (cold cathode fluorescent lamps). David Ferrin www.jaws-users.com Life is what happens after you have already made other plans. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
