A latop is one of the most powerful office supplies that you will ever purchase and can have a massive impact on you work here is an introduction to buying a latop.


This Laptop guide will keep you informed about the key features to consider when buying a new laptop, including laptop specifications, laptop memory, laptop batteries and the best laptops to buy. We will also help you get the best laptop price for what you are looking for. We supply a range of Acer Laptops, Toshiba Laptops, HP Laptops and Samsung Laptops.


When laptop computers first appeared they were large and bulky, often down on performance compared to traditional desktop computers, and a lot more expensive. As technology has moved forward though, computer parts have become smaller and cheaper, and the price of laptops has dropped dramatically. They are now seen as a viable alternative to desktop pc’s, and are even preferred by many business users due to the ease with which they can be carried between work and home.


Laptop Specifications


Laptops have similar specifications to Desktop PCs. The main ones people look for when purchasing computers can be found in the sections below or from the main menu. Some other general specifications are:

Optical Storage


Optical storage will often be shown in the format DVDR / CDRW


This shows the format, which will be either CD and/or DVD comparable, a + and/or – sign to display whether the media can be written to (+ sign) or from (- sign) The final part will show wither R or RW. R means the media can be written to once, RW means it can be recorded onto and then recorded over as many times as needed.


Monitor Display


This shows the resolution and format of the screen, usually in a format such as 15.4 TFT active matrix 1280 x 800 ( Widescreen ) – 24-bit (16.7 million colours).


The first part (15.4) is the size of the screen from corner to corner. The second part (TFT) is the composition of it and the third (1280 x 800) is the resolution. The higher the resolution is, the better quality the images will be. This is especially important for people who use their laptop to play the latest games or watch television channels. Widescreen indicates whether the screen is wider, and the 24-bit (16.7 million colours) indicates the quality of the colour that can be shown.


Built in Devices


These are devices which are pre-built into the laptop and so do not need to be bought as extras, which would add to the cost of the laptop. Common ones are built in speakers for the laptop, and wireless capability.

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