Things to consider before buying a laptop

Posted by Felix Okoli on Saturday March 29, 2014 at 13:30:34:

In this Jet and computer age, it is very necessary for everybody who has come of age to owe a Personal because; a lot of daily activities now involve the use of computers. Most people prefer to use a laptop which is a more portable computer system that you can carry around with you anywhere they are going. Buying a laptop can be a frustrating task especially if you don’t know what to look out for when buying the laptop.

This article will tell; you some important things to look into when buying a laptop;

- Why you need the Laptop: This is the first question to ask yourself. What do you really need the laptop for? Different people need a laptop for different reasons. Answer to this question will help you determine other factors.

- Your Budget: The next thing to consider when you are ready to purchase a laptop is the amount you want to budget for the system. The amount you budget will determine the type and specification of the laptop you will buy. You can’t budget N25,000 and expect to get a laptop with the latest tech. You should budget at least N70,000 for a good laptop that will serve you.

- Specifications: After you have set your budget, the next thing to consider is the specifications of the laptop. Specifications include; hard disk capacity, RAM size, Processor, Video card. The average specification to go for is; 320GB hard disk, 4GB RAM, and the processor should be at least an icore 3. Also check to know the other accessories that will come with the laptop.

- Battery life: It is important to also check the battery life of the laptop you want to buy, especially, if you are buying a fairly used one.