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Small Can Be Beautiful
When purchasing a new computer, you may be better served by a laptop than a
traditional desktop computer. Recently, laptops with capabilities similar to
desktops can be purchased for a comparable price. Laptops are convenient because
of their small size and ability to run from a battery. Except for the power
cable to recharge it, a laptop doesn’t have any external wires, so it won’t be
contributing to a cable mess.
When looking at laptops, consider how often you will travel with it. If you
plan to travel only infrequently, get a model with a larger screen and lower
price. If you are a digital nomad, you should be concerned mainly with the
laptop size, weight, and battery life. For maximum portability, get a laptop
that weighs less than 3.5 pounds, has a 12” or smaller display, and a minumum
4-hour battery life.
Unlike desktops, laptop computers can be difficult and expensive to upgrade.
When you purchase a laptop, consider that any internal features such as CD-ROM
or hard drive may be difficult to replace. Laptops can be upgraded externally
with USB, FireWire, and the PC Card slot. Because each of these methods is
external, however your laptop will become less portable if you need to carry
around the external devices.
Take One Tablet...
A Tablet PC is a custom laptop that allows you to write on the screen to save
notes and work with programs. Tablet PCs are typically smaller than laptops and
feature a specialized processor that is extremely battery-efficient. Some Tablet
PCs do not have a built-in keyboard, but can connect to an external keyboard.
These are ideal for people who use the Tablet PC mode most of the time and need
to use the keyboard occasionally.
If you have little need for a portable computer, a "desktop replacement" may
be for you. A desktop replacement looks like a laptop, but is much larger and
priced competitively with desktops. Whatever kind of laptop fits your lifestyle,
gone are the days when laptops were expensive and less capable than traditional
desktop computers.
About The Author
Deryck Richards is the founder and managing partner of Desktronix. With an
extensive educational background in computer information systems, Deryck
currently manages hosting and data center operations for Desktronix. He also
provides system administration and technical support directly to small
businesses as he has since 2000. His areas of expertise include networking,
Windows, Linux, and Macintosh systems and he is the author of The Guide to
Technology for Small Business. For more information on Desktronix, visit www.desktronix.com.
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