Buying a laptop computer isn’t something that you should go into lightly; it’s something that you should do an ample amount of research on before making your final decision. Laptop computers are often quite a bit more expensive than comparable desktop computers, so a high quality laptop can be a pretty big investment.
Do You Really Need a Laptop?
This is a very important question to ask yourself. If you won’t be required to travel with your computer for business or school, a desktop computer may be a better option because it will most likely be faster, have more memory and be much easier to upgrade.
If you are really pressed for space or if you absolutely need all of your information to be portable then a laptop may very well be your only option, but there are even more laptops to choose from than desktops, so it’s important to choose wisely.
Which One Should I buy?
Once you decide that a laptop computer is the type of computer that you’ll need, you’ll have to narrow the wide field down to the option that best suits your situation.
A quick visit to the Dell Computers’ website will show you just how many different laptop and notebook computers there are to choose from. Models come in different weights (from under five pounds to well over seven pounds), different screen sizes (from under nine inches to over fifteen inches), different sized hard drives and a whole host of other options and accessories.
Don’t Get Overwhelmed
Don’t let the myriad of choices make you think that you need more than you actually do. Sit down and think about everything that you will be using the computer for and that should put direct focus on the options that will be best for you. Ask yourself questions like: How many USB ports will I need? Will I need a high speed CD/DVD drive? Will I need to be accessing the internet while I’m on the road?...
The Dell computer website has a helpful selector that will aide you in the process of narrowing down which model of laptop and which accessories will best be suited for your particular situation.
Where should I get it?
When considering purchasing a laptop, your best bet is to do your research and shopping online. You won’t be able to have immediate access to your laptop computer this way, but laptop and notebook computers are lightweight and easily shipped. The sheer multitude of options that you’ll be able to choose from online is much greater than you would have been able to see in any store, so it will be much easier and more likely that you’ll find a laptop computer that is a perfect match for your needs.
Online shopping is convenient, not to mention faster than in store shopping, and you can often find better deals online than you can in stores, so you’ll very likely be able to save a good bit of money. If you’re buying a high quality, state of the art laptop computer, the price tag could potentially be very hefty, so every bit of money that you can save will be helpful.
Do I need an Extended Warranty?
Many people think that buying an extended warranty is a waste of money and those people may very well be correct in most cases, but one purchase that you’ll want to shell out the extra cash for the longer warranty is on your laptop.
Laptop computers are fragile pieces of equipment that you’ll be lugging around with you everywhere you go. They’ll likely get banged and bumped around, something inside may become jarred loose, the monitor or case may crack - you really never know what could happen. If you lay down the extra loot for a three year warranty, your investment will be safer for those two extra years over the manufacturers standard one year warranty - with a piece of equipment like a laptop computer an extended warranty is a very worthwhile investment
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