Even though tablets are the current trend in computing, Laptops are
still irreplaceable as they have larger screens, bigger keyboards and
are better for doing multiple tasks. A lot of people in the world,
Nigeria not left out have some difficulty in deciding which laptop to
buy. Most of the time, people just go to a laptop shop and buy anything
they are offered only to be disappointed afterwards.
Laptops come in various designs, features and prices which makes buying quite daunting. This uniquewapblogspot.com post is written to guide you on choosing the best laptop to buy and how to buy it. There are some basic questions you need to ask yourself when shopping for a laptop. See below:
How much can I afford?
This is the most important question when shopping for a laptop computer because the size of your pocket determines which type of laptop you can buy. Laptop prices are in the range of 50,000 Naira for Netbooks (Small laptops) to 450,000 Naira for high end Apple MacBooks, other laptops are in this range and their prices depend on the brand and features.
Which Operating System Do I Want?
Laptops come in various designs, features and prices which makes buying quite daunting. This uniquewapblogspot.com post is written to guide you on choosing the best laptop to buy and how to buy it. There are some basic questions you need to ask yourself when shopping for a laptop. See below:
How much can I afford?
This is the most important question when shopping for a laptop computer because the size of your pocket determines which type of laptop you can buy. Laptop prices are in the range of 50,000 Naira for Netbooks (Small laptops) to 450,000 Naira for high end Apple MacBooks, other laptops are in this range and their prices depend on the brand and features.
Which Operating System Do I Want?
After answering the first question, you
can then choose which operating system you prefer. Laptops generally
come in either of two operating systems namely: Windows Operating System
by Microsoft and Macintosh (Mac) Operating system by Apple, Apple
Computers run solely on Mac and other brands such as HP, Dell, Lenovo,
Acer etc. use Microsoft OS. Mac will be a good choice if you can afford
the expensive Apple Laptops otherwise it has to be Windows.
What Screen Size Do I Want?
Laptops come in three major screen sizes
i.e. 11 – 13 inches for Laptops such as Apple Macbook Air and Netbooks,
15.6 inches which is the average size of most laptops and 17.3 inches if
you want a television size screen. The choice is yours as different
people have different tastes.
Keyboard and Touchpad
Different laptops come with different
types of keyboards and touchpads (mouse). No matter how impressive a
laptop’s specs are, it doesn’t mean the keyboard and touchpad are good
for you. Before buying check to see how typing on the keyboard feels
like and whether the touchpad is smooth to operate. Apple, Dell and HP
are very reliable in this category.
Check The Specs of The Laptop You’re Buying
This is very important as different
laptops are made for different types of usage, some for entertainment,
some for gaming and others for business. The specifications are usually
written on the side of the laptop pack.
The most important feature is the
Processor (CPU) which usually is either Intel or AMD, Intel processors
are more popular and used in most laptops due to their fastness and low
heat output, current Intel processors are Intel Core i3, Intel Core i5
and Intel Core i7, the processor type usually determines the price tag,
Intel Core i7 carries the highest price and Core i3 the lowest in the
Intel Core group, there are also Intel Pentium processors which are
cheaper than the Intel Core processors. AMD processors are better suited
for gaming than Intel processors but give out a lot of heat and so are
used mainly in computers made for gaming.
Another important specification is the
size of the Hard Disk Drive (HDD), the bigger the size of the hard disk,
the more things you can store on your laptop. Good Laptop hard disk
sizes are in the range of 250GB, 320GB, 500GB, 750GB, 1TB & 2TB
upwards depending on your needs however bear in mind that the bigger the
hard disk size, the more expensive the laptop.
RAM (Random Access Memory) is also very
important. RAM is the memory that your computer uses to run applications
so the bigger the RAM , the better its running of your applications,
RAM sizes are in the range of 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 6GB, 8GB, 16GB and even
32GB, a good laptop should have at least 4GB RAM.
Graphics Card specification is usually
overlooked by most buyers, I made the same mistake and I regret it. For
normal laptop users who do not play video games, graphics card spec is
not a problem but for gamers, the size of your Graphics Card is very
important, ask the seller for the graphics card spec and make sure that
the Total Available Graphics Memory is at least 1GB (1000MB) and the
dedicated memory at least 128MB. AMD and NVIDIA graphics card are the
best.
DVD/Blu-ray Drives are not really in use
these days as USB’s and external hard disks have taken over but it is
still good to have one on your laptop for uses such as burning and
ripping disks.
Battery Life of the Laptop
The battery life of a laptop is very
important especially in our country Nigeria where there is epileptic
power supply. An ideal laptop should have at least 4 hours battery life
when fully charged. To determine a Laptop’s battery life, read reviews
online by searching for the laptop in any search engine rather than
completely believing the manufacturer. Battery life also depends on the
tasks you are doing, tasks such as gaming and video consume more power.
Laptop Brand
The brand of laptop you buy matters a
lot, it is better to buy well-known brands as they have been tested and
trusted over many years and also have better technical support. The most
popular laptop brands are HP, Dell, Sony, Lenovo, ASUS, Apple, Acer and
Samsung.
After
answering the questions above and you find a laptop you want, make sure
to check online for the laptop, its reviews and price so that you know
how to bargain and you won’t be cheated. Good luck. Contact me through
my email uwaponline@gmail.com for questions.
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