I am buying a laptop for learning purposes. But i want it to be future proof(ie configuration wise).
2007-03-04 16:03:44 · 7 answers · asked by JOE 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
amount of memory
combo DVD CD-rw
wireless card and type like 802.g ect...
Ability to run Vista if it's loaded with Xp instead...
Speed and type of processor...
Hard drive size
number of USB ports ( at least 2, 3 is better)
finally what you plan to do with it...
Edit & Play videos DVD - you will need larger harddrive for editing and Video in/out and/or fire wire connection
Larger screen size
Music editing & playing - smaller hard drive, less video demand no fire wire
Video Games - moderate hard drive size, better video processing ATI or Nvidia
2007-03-04 16:15:48 · answer #1 · answered by MarkG 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CPU - Dual Core Intel is the fastest, AMD is a good choice because of dollar/performance.
RAM - at least 2GB
Hard Drive - 1st SATA with 80GB more is better
2nd IDE with 80GB more is better
DVD/CD Burner Do not buy a READ Only or CD only device
Graphic Card is better than On Board Graphics - means a chip and CPU intensive.
Installed Wireless and Ethernet
USB and IEE ports
Windows XP Pro or VISTA
Everything else is Nice to Have!
2007-03-04 16:23:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fast Dual core processor: (You can't upgrade later)
1GB ram for Vista 512GB for XP
CD/DVD burner dual layer a plus
80 GB hard Drive minimum, faster RPM better
Best Video option now . You can't upgrade later.
Vista Home Premium if new
Discs for all installed software and drivers (with product keys)
Built in WIFI. Ability to use and external antenna a plus.
Built in Ethernet port.
Connection for an external video monitor.
PCMCIA slot
USB 2.0 ports
If you are going to be lugging this everywhere:
Durability
Low weight
Extended warranty
Insurance
2007-03-04 18:07:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get the biggest display you can. Make sure it has a processor that fully meats your current needs.
Remember, the following parts are easily upgradable in the future:
1) Memory
2) Disk Space
3) CD/DVD device
2007-03-04 16:09:05 · answer #4 · answered by BigRez 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what you want to do with it. If you want to play graphic intense games then by a top-of-the-line laptop. If all you want to do is get internet and do some business type stuff on it then get a cheap one. Make sure the type you get can be upgraded later on.
2007-03-04 16:12:24 · answer #5 · answered by IAmDamon1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-17 07:21:26 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dell really helped me...
but you need to know what you are going to use it for...
1) just basics
2) music
3) DVD use
4) gaming
I believe those are the biggies. I just needed for the MS word, excel, so I got by with simple and cheaper.
Hope this helps
2007-03-04 16:17:34 · answer #7 · answered by schmitty 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋