Monday, December 21, 2009

Researching To Buy Your Next Toshiba Laptop

By Andrew Johnson

Ever walked into a computer store determined that you will walk out with a new laptop? I have. Have you ever been overwhelmed by the variety? Count me in. There are so many features and requirements. However, it was worth doing a little research so that I could find my Toshiba laptop.

When you enter the computer store or online shops, you may not know where to start. Each device meets certain needs, and knowing what is important to you is the primary step. Set a priority for each specification. You might like to do online gaming. Do you have a graphic design company? Would you like to take the computer on a plane with ease? These are all questions to consider before your shopping trip.

The main issues to consider are price, size, and performance. The most valuable tool for finding the right machine is the Toshiba website. Here you can choose your specifications and narrow the choices to the machines that fit your needs.

You can find Toshiba laptops that are less than $600, but the prices exceed $2000. Each price point offers different specifications. Gaming devices tend to be more expensive. This is also true for high performance machines. A variety of screen sizes (10-17 inches) and weights are available at all prices.

When looking for a small machine at a reasonable price, the mini notebook may meet your needs. It is priced around $400 to start. The hard disk drive is quite good for these little devices, between 160 and 250 GB. They are also equipped with a media accelerator, which is good for streaming videos.

Operating systems vary for these computers. They come with a version of Windows. The less expensive computers are adorned with Windows Starter. The more expensive versions (around $900) will have either Windows XP or Windows 7. These are both the professional versions. Windows 7 is the more recent rendition.

Performance encompasses the RAM and the processor speed. The RAM indicates the storage available on the laptop. RAM is an acronym for Random Access Memory. Greater storage allows you to hold more information on the device. The range of RAM in Toshibas is 1 to 3 GB DDR2, or Double Data Rate 2. The most expensive laptops will offer the best RAM. However, find the most RAM within your price constraints.

Another issues is processor speed. Most laptops come with a hard disk drive. However, you will find that more expensive computers will have the solid state drive. Both computers may have the same value for the drive, but a solid state drive is a better version. The drive indicates how fast your computer will run and how many programs can be run concurrently.

Buying a laptop is an important investment. Technology is always changing. Keeping ahead of the curve is not more important than finding a laptop that meets your needs. Look at price, size, and performance when making your decision. - 22787

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