Just my biased Laptop Buying Guide.
For the record I am not a fan of systems with AMD Processors.
Now moving on ….
Feel free to print and take to your store of choice.
I will be providing some amazon links later
15.6″ LAPTOPS are a decent size, I always suggest you feel the laptop and see if you would feel comfortable with it in the months/years ahead.
Most computers now sadly come with windows 8, if you get the option of windows 7 with windows 8 upgrade go for it.
Key Features and Benefits:
· Intel Processor – Dual Core/i3/i5/i7
2.20GHz, 2MB Cache (minimum)
2.20GHz, 2MB Cache (minimum)
· 2GBto 4GB system memory
Gives you the power to handle more programs at the same time
Gives you the power to handle more programs at the same time
· 250GB hard drive (minimum)
Stores photos, songs , documents, videos and movies
Stores photos, songs , documents, videos and movies
· DVD+/-RW drive
Watch movies, and read and write CDs and DVDs in multiple formats
Watch movies, and read and write CDs and DVDs in multiple formats
· 10/100 Fast Ethernet, 802.11n Wireless LAN
· Integrated Intel HD Graphics or Brands such as Nvidia or ATI/AMD – for displaying videos and crisp pictures
Additional Features:
· Built-in webcam
· 3 x USB ports, 1 x headphone jack, 1 x microphone jack, 1 x VGA port or 1 x HDMI port
· 6-cell lithium-ion battery Minimum
Software:
· Genuine Microsoft Windows 7 with an upgrade option to 8 Operating System if not just get windows 8
· Antivirus (Usually 30-60 day trial)
Support and Warranty:
· 1-year limited hardware warranty minimum
· IDEALLY INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY or extend to 2 years
Pick a brand you like and take it from there, basically I listed in my order of preference
Lenovo, HP/Compaq, DELL, ACER, ASUS,SAMSUNG
Dell gives us the option to transfer the warranty to any country within 2 weeks. I think that’s excellent.
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