when buying a laptop what should i look for?

Answer 1

A good processor, graphics card and soundcard, as well as plenty of RAM (at least 1gb) and a DVD/RW.

Answer 2

Number one rule make sure the laptop has a good warranty, a laptop with 2 or 3 year warranties are the best. Laptops tend to have problems a year and a half later. Laptops are expensive to buy. I was told by a Webmaster/programer that the Toshiba laptops are the best you can get. The weight of them can also be important if you plan on carry it. A good graphics card is important if you want to play games. Look for one that has a lot of space too. Some computers come with software. If they do make sure that it includes windows, and microsoft word, if they try to give you works instead don't buy it. I definately wouldn't advice buying an HP because if they break they are one of the hardest to fix and that means really costly. The ones with the intel Centrino because they are less likely to overheat. If nothing else you want a processer over 3, 4 and up is good. Make sure that the jack, which is at the back of the computer has more than one prong. If it has only one it can break easily, and they are expensive to replace. That is about all I know about buying a laptop.

Answer 3

There is absolutely no way anyone other you can answer question. The questions you need answers for are (1) what am I going to use it for? (2) How long do I THINK I will own it? (3) Do I foresee my requirements for the computer changing in the next year? (4) How much money do I have to spend

You can get a laptop for as little as $150 used/ $600 new and go as high as $10,000

I would suggest you go to www.pcworld.com They have recommendations for high end laptops economy laptops (although still pretty good) with goods and bads on each and links to the latest prices. You can also go to someplace like best buy/Sam's club, etc. and get the low end one I mentioned.