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Laptop Sales
Dollar for dollar, laptops are not as powerful as desktop computers. Also, the total cost of ownership tends to be significantly more when you factor in the cost of repairs, upgrades, and replacing the battery. Laptops are more fragile, and coupled with the fact that they get moved around a lot, they don't tend to last as long as desktops.
The prices of laptop computers have dropped dramatically in the recent years, and laptop sales have outpaced the sale of desktop systems. When you consider the fact that when you purchase a laptop it comes with an LCD monitor, laptops are not a bad value.
Types of Laptops
A lot of people don't realize that laptops come in many flavors. Here are the main categories:
| Category |
Market |
Price |
| Netbook |
(casual internet surfer) |
$ |
| Affordable but Rugged |
(student, traveler) |
$ |
| Mid-Range |
(home user) |
$$ |
| Desktop Replacement |
(gamer, power user) |
$$$ |
| Multimedia |
(video/ music professional or enthusiast) |
$$$ |
| Ultra Portable |
(frequent flyer, business executive) |
$$$$ |
| Tablet |
(medical or retail professional) |
$$$$$ |
Let me help you find the most suitable laptop for your budget and intended uses. I don't keep
notebooks in stock, so I don't feel pressure to sell you what I already have on the shelf. Instead,
I'll start the sales process with an informal interview, and after determining your needs, I'll
recommend one or two options tailored to your needs.
Things to Consider:
Operating system:
 (Windows XP, Vista, or wait for Windows 7)
CD/ DVD burner
Memory card reader
Size of screen/ resolution
Quality of screen:
(matté or gloss finish, resolution, viewing-angle, brightness, colour and contrast)
Size of keyboard
Speed (CPU, RAM, hard drive)
Mobile vs. regular processor vs. price
Hard drive capacity
Weight of system
Methods of network/ internet connectivity (56K, LAN, WiFi, Bluetooth, IR, cellular)
Sound quality
Video card power
Touch pad type and feature
Ports (usb, firewire, mouse, external monitor, sound)
Docking station or port replicator
How is the warranty honored?
Wow factor/ bragging rights
And Here's the Up-Sell...
Would you like a carrying-case?
…an extra battery?
…a wireless router?
…an external mouse? a wireless mouse?
…an external hard drive, memory stick, or DVD burner?
…a printer (and a USB cable)?
…a web cam?
…a telephone headset (for Skype calls)?
…a portable laptop surge protector?
…a LCD screen cleaning kit?
…a spindle of blank CD's or DVD's?
…an extended warranty?
…Microsoft Office or other software?
Do you need to transfer data from your 'old' computer?
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