It is more then just a common occurrence to see a computer if not a laptop in most offices today. For some part some people try to hind the presence, while others have it sitting in plain sight. While there are some people that have resisted the advance of technology and still don’t use a computer in their business lives, there is no denying that a computer makes it much easier.
As such when you are working with no fixed office it is no surprise that a laptop is the obvious choice. IT combines a computer with a monitor and the accessories all in one neat package. However there are some considerations i think that need to be made before just going and buying the biggest and best you can afford. Not so much because you are unable to afford it but so that you can make an informed choice about a model that is not only going to meet your needs but also be practical for your day to day movements.
THE SCREEN
While you may not have much choice in the style of screen’s that are available on laptops. You do have a choice between different sizes. Making the correct choice about size of screen is a very important part of your overall decision. Getting a laptop with a screen that is small can be an annoyance, as you may find that you need to get closer to the screen to properly read what you need to. In contrast the bigger the screen is the heavier the laptop will be. While 15.4″ is almost the default screen size, 14.1″ can provide a good mid point with a reasonable size screen offset with a slightly lighter laptop.
THE WEIGHT
Weight is a very important consideration when purchasing a laptop. Often the weight is in direct proportion to the size of the screen. However this does not mean that the majority of the weight is in the screen itself. The larger the screen the more space is available so larger and sometimes slightly heavier parts are used in models with larger screen sizes. As mentioned above for screen size the ideal size is 14.1″ often between 2.1 and 2.3 kg. Where as a 17″ laptop can have a weight of above 3kg usually. However there are slight variations from model to model.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
One big thing to remember when purchasing a laptop is that it is just the start. There are a number of essential / optional accessories that many people like to add on. The obvious one is the Carry bag, if you are planning to work from many different places, then this can be the biggest consideration you need to be sure that the bag you have is going to be able to accommodate everything that you need. Other add-ons that can be helpful are things like cordless mouse, additional battery, car charger, and external hard drive.
FINAL CONSIDERATIONS
When looking for a laptop you need to think more about what you are going to be doing 95% of the time on it, rather then worrying about the 5% of the time that you may need to do something more advanced. If you worry about the more advanced things you often will end up paying more for a model with many features you rarely use or need.
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