What laptop should I buy?

There are several laptops available in the market today. Each manufacture has a wide range of different laptops. And with a global market you can find laptops from different manufacturers all being sold in different places around the world. For a first time laptop buyer all this can be overwhelming and they could end up buying a laptop that was suggested by the salesman at the mall. The salesman may not necessarily have sold you the right laptop for you.

So the question that arises is what laptop should I buy?

The answer is different laptops are made to target a different need or demand in the market so the laptop you should buy is one which fulfills your computing needs. Broadly you can divide laptops into two types: netbooks and full size laptops

If you wish to buy a laptop that you will use predominantly to browse the internet then a netbook is just what you need. A netbook is a no hassle device built for quick access to the internet. In fact with most netbooks you can access the internet without the need to boot up the operating system.

A netbook is light and compact however then screen size could be too small to watch movies. Also the 3 cell battery would not last long if you tend to spend long hours on the internet. It also does not have an optical drive.

If you wish to buy a laptop to replace your desktop then a full size laptop is what you need. Here are a few points you should keep in mind while buying a new laptop.

Memory – A minimum of 2 GB of memory is what you would require to run the latest operating system. If you tend to multitask and play games then you need at least 4 GB of memory to seamlessly run the programs. Also if your laptop has a graphic card that shares physical memory then you would need 4 GB of memory.

Hard drive – Most new laptop computers come with at least 160 GB of hard drive space. A 320 GB hard drive would be enough to store all your data and music. You can opt to buy a hard drive of 1 terabyte or more. 

Battery – if offered the option opt for a 9 cell battery instead of a 6 cell one. A 9 cell battery has a higher standby and operating time than a 6 cell one. Which means you can use your laptop for long time without the need to charge the laptop.

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What is an Ultraportable Laptop?

First came mainframe computers which were as big as a whole room. Desktops miniaturized computers so that we could bring the computer home and keep it on our desk. Laptops came next and made computers smaller so that they could be carried around. Laptops are available in various sizes the large screen ones go up to 20 inches or more. But the world of technology these days is all about miniaturization. You have every gadget that is less than half the size it used to be a decade ago. 

Things are no different in the computer world desktops were replaced by laptops and now there is a demand for smaller laptops or tablets.

Ultraportable laptops are extremely slim rather than being small like netbooks are. They do not have small screen like netbooks do and are fully featured.

Let’s take a look at some ultraportable laptops:

Sony Vaio SB series- The Sony vaio sb is one of the best ultraportable laptops available on the market. The laptop has a 13 inch screen and weighs only 3.7 pounds. It has an Intel Core i7 processor which has a base clock speed of 2.7 GHz. It also has 8GB of memory and integrated graphics card in form of Radeon HD 6630M. It also supports BD ROM and has a DVD burner. It features USB 3.0 ports. It also has HDMI output. This laptop was built for performance and beats any laptop available on the market.

Asus U36S – It has a second generation Intel core i5 processor running under the chassis and has 4GB of memory. It also features NVidia GeForce GT 520M graphics card and 640 GB of hard drive space. It also includes built in WI-FI and Bluetooth. Windows 7 premium is run on this laptop. The laptop measures just 1.1 inches at its thickest part. It offers a native resolution of 1366 by 768 pixels. 

Dell Vostro V131- the dell vostro runs on Intel core i5 with a 13.3 inch screen that provides a 1366 by 768 resolution. The laptop is a little heavier as it weighs 4.1 pounds. It can run on battery power for about 7 hours. It has integrated webcam and dual array microphone. It also has the smallest finger print scanner you will ever come across and is right under the keyboard. The keyboard and track pad looks attractive as it is outlined by chrome which makes it look expensive.

Ultraportable laptops are very popular these days with consumers.

How do Touchscreen Laptops work?

Touchscreens are all set to be the future of our interface with computers. With touchscreens there would be no need for input devices like the mouse, track pad or a physical keyboard. You do not need to poke at the screen with a styles either. You can do it all with your finger, kind of conjures up images of Da vinci’s famous painting on the roof of the Sistine chapel. 

Touchscreen tablet allow users to use their finger to register a touch on the screen which is registered by the computer as an input. There are three different types of touchscreen monitors:

Resistive Touchscreen

Capacitive Touchscreen

Surface acoustic touchscreen

Resistive touchscreen – A resistive touchscreen works on same principle of a switch when the switch in in ON position it makes contact between two wires and allows current to flow. The resistive touchscreen is made up of the actual screen that displays images and icons. Over this screen you have a conductive and resistive metal layer. These two layers are held apart by spacers so that they do not make contact without pressure. An electric current moves between these layers. When a user touches the screen the two layers make contact and the coordinates of the exact spot is calculated and sent to the computer which registers the touch.

Capacitive touchscreen – Capacitive touchscreen has a screen with a layer over it which stores an electrical charge. When you touch the screen some of this charge is transferred to you, this is a mild charge and would not harm you in any way. There are sensors on each corner of the screen which measure the decrease in charge and calculates the exact coordinates. The touch is thus registered as an input. The major difference between resistive and capacitive touchscreen is that capacitive touchscreen allows more light to pass through which make the images more sharp and clear.

Surface acoustic wave – This type of touchscreen works on the principle of a wave. When you touch a liquid surface it disturbs surface creating a ripple. Surface acoustic wave touchscreens have two transducers placed along the edge of the screen. Also on the glass you have reflectors which reflect signal sent from one transducer to the other. When you touch the screen the wave effect is formed and thus the touch is registered as an input. 

This is considered to be the best type of touchscreen as it allows 100% of light to pass through it.

Touchscreen netbooks were first launched in 2009 and you can find many touchscreen netbooks on the market that use either resistive or capacitive touchscreens.

Is a Netbook Good for you?

Netbooks have changed the way we use computers. Laptops which miniaturized computers allowing us to carry our computer along with us anywhere we went.  Desktops bought computers inside our homes and laptops took our computers outdoors. Laptops gave us freedom from wires; we could use the laptop on battery charge without the need to plug it into a wall socket at all times. It also allowed us to connect to the internet without a network cable, which meant totally freedom from wires. Laptops have built in WIFI adaptor which allows them to connect to internet wirelessly within range of a WIFI router.

The netbook computer built on all these breakthroughs made possible by the laptop and improved each one of them. Netbook computer is effectively a smaller and lighter version of the laptop. These notebooks come in screen size between 7 and 10 inches. Notebooks were launched in the market to fulfill the need for a smaller and lighter weight laptop.

The conventional laptop has a screen size ranging from 13 to 20 inches. These laptops are also quite heavy with each one weighing about 1.5 to 2 kilograms. It becomes difficult for a user to carry it around with them. Most full size laptops have replaced desktops however you see very few of them being used outdoors anymore unless you don’t mind carrying your laptop carry bag along with you.

The netbook as name suggests was built for computer users who wished to use their computer predominantly to connect to the internet. As the netbook is smaller and lighter consumers could carry them along with them anywhere they went without the need of a carry bag. They can hold it in their hand and women can slip the netbook in their clutch or hand bag. 

The netbook has a lite version of the operating system and also allows the user to connect to the internet without the need to boot up the operating system. You can open a netbook and connect to the internet using proprietary software provided by different manufacturers. Each manufacturer has different software that allows you to connect to the internet.

The netbook also has advanced internet access technologies such as WIFI, 3G and mobile broadband access. This helps you connect to the internet while on the move without the need to find a WIFI hotspot. 

Netbooks are very popular with the new generation as it provides them with means to connect to the internet and is also affordable when compared to a full sized laptop.

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Netrostar Reviews 3G Netbooks

A netbook is smaller version of the laptops that we all use. Netbooks were manufactured to target a particular section of the computer users. Surveys showed that computer users used laptops predominantly to access the internet. With the introduction of wireless network access users wished to carry their laptops outdoors with them. They wanted to use the laptops to be a part of the new revolution of social networking and web 2.0 sites. 

However many users said that they found it too cumbersome to carry their 14 inch or more laptops which were bigger and heavier than what they wished for.

To meet this demand netbooks were introduced into the market. Netbooks have taken the market by storm because they are small, lightweight and comparatively cheap. Netbooks come in screen size varying from 7 inches to 10 inches. As users would use the netbook only to access websites they would not require large screens.

There netbooks got rid of the optical drive. You would not be able to access CDs or DVDs on a netbook. But with the advent of cloud computing you would not need a CD. You can store all your data on cloud server farms and access the data from anywhere around the world as long as you have access to the internet.

A netbook with 3G has inbuilt 3G technology which means you would not need to buy a standalone USB 3G dongle to access internet using 3G. Netbook with 3G is equipped to take advantage of high speed third generation mobile internet networks. They also come with built in WIFI adaptor which means you can access the wireless internet in your home or outdoors. This feature make the netbook very popular with college students who can use the netbook in the classroom to take notes as well as access the internet using the WIFI connection available on the university campus.

Netbooks come with a 3 cell battery thus the absence of an optical drive and a 3 cell battery makes the netbook very light to carry around. The netbooks also have a smaller version of the operating system which is targeted just for netbooks. This makes the netbook boot up quicker than normal laptops allowing you instant access to the internet.

As the netbooks are priced lower than normal laptops they are very popular with college students who can afford netbooks rather than laptops. Netbooks are perfect if you are someone who uses internet for long time every day.

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Netrostar Reviews Tiny Laptop Computers

A mini laptop is the smallest version of the laptop. These mini laptop computers come in screen size between 7 and 10 inches. Notebooks were launched in the market to fulfill the need for a smaller and lighter weight laptop.

The conventional laptop has a screen size ranging from 13 to 20 inches. These laptops are also quite heavy with each one weighing about 1.5 to 2 kilograms. It becomes difficult for a user to carry it around with them. Most full size laptops have replaced desktops however you see very few of them being used outdoors anymore unless you don’t mind carrying your laptop carry bag along with you.

Mini laptop computers are smaller and lighter. The perfectly answer the needs of users who wish for a laptop they can carry around in their hand like they would carry a book. Consumers have been using these mini notebooks in classrooms, parks and café’s. 

Mini laptop computers are smaller than conventional laptops. They do not have an optical drive which drastically reduces its weight. The manufacturers figured that the optical drive consumed a lot of energy as well was considerably heavy. Most users did not even use compact discs and DVDs, with the advent of cloud computing there was no need for storage devices. You could store all your data on cloud farms and access them from anywhere around the world as long as you have access to the internet.

To access internet the netbook laptops have many built in features. They have WIFI adaptor, Bluetooth, 3G and mobile broadband access. Which means you can access the internet on the move anywhere around the city. The netbook laptop is also known as the netbook because it is predominantly used to access the internet. Consumers use the netbook to browse websites, watch videos, listen to music, and socialize with users around the world. Netbooks are also being used by users to access news on the go and express their views on blogs. 

The netbooks run a basic version of the operating system partly because the processor is not fast enough nor does it boast a large capacity hard drive to store the system files. The netbooks have proprietary software that allows you to access the internet without the need to boot the operating system. Thus a netbook allows instant access to the internet without the need to wait for the computer to boot up to the desktop.

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