insight Laptop Specs

Computers are probably responsible for more anger therapy sessions than golf games and three-year olds combined. A necessity for modern life, laptops come in a befuddling array of screen sizes, processor capabilities, memory capacity and more, sending the geeks to heaven and the rest of us to the corner. But this unlikeness need not be. Buying a laptop, especially for the first time, can be an enjoyable and educational experience. Here's the first-time buyer's guide to laptops.

Laptops (notebooks) are personal transportable computers. Each computer has a set of external and internal components. External components work on the user's physical interaction with the device, while the internal components regulate the computer's behavior.

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The Screen

The Lcd screen displays information. Large screens (15-19 inches) are easy to read and typically have high resolution, such as the Sony Vaio Vgn-A series, but do not have the portability of small screens (10-14). Some laptops, together with Toshiba laptops, have touch-screen capability.

The Keyboard

The keyboard and touch pad are the user's venues for inputting information. Unbeknownst to many Pc users, not all keyboards and touch pads are equal. Cramped and rickety designs may originate frustration, which leads to rapid fists and unwelcome expletives.

Many keyboards also come with quick entrance buttons, which allow the user to fast regulate volume, screen brightness, and more.

The Ports

Laptops come with a gamut of ports. The most important comprise the following:

• Ethernet port;
• High-speed Usb port and FireWire;
• Pc card & Sd card reader;
• S-video and Hdmi;
• Microphone and headphone jack;
• eSata;
• Modem;
• visual drive

The Hard Drive

The hard drive (Hdd) is the physical disk that market data. Its memory is normally measured in gigabytes (Gbs). Cheap netbooks offer roughly 80 Gbs, a bare minimum for most people. 200-250 Gb is more than adequate for most users. Shop for hard drives rated 5400 rpm and above.

The Processor

The processor (Cpu) is the vibrant brain of the computer. And, like human brains, the bigger and faster, the better. The processor should also have at least 500 megabytes (Mb) of Ram, with 1-3 Gbs as a target.

The Graphics Card

For the serious Pc gamer and his friends - wait, just the Pc gamer - a fast, capable graphics card is essential. Integrated graphics cards are basic and more than adequate for the average user; dedicated graphics cards are required for heavy-duty multimedia applications.

The Extras

And what pink laptop is unblemished without a laptop bag? Warranties, laptop bags, pre-installed operating systems and more are all breathtaking perks that spice up the shopping experience.

So get a superb laptop and leave the anger supervision therapy to stricken parents and golfers.

insight Laptop Specs