Purchasing A Notebook Computer

You are planning to buy a new computer. You'd like a notebook .
Ask yourself these questions before you start shopping.
1. How much do you plan to spend on a new computer?
2. What will you use it for?
3. Who is going to use the computer?
4. Do you think you might want a service contract?
5. Are you replacing an old computer?
The Entry Level User
The Entry Level User will want to use their computer for basic functions like basic internet and e-mail.
The Average Level User
You feel very knowledgeable about the computer. The teacher or college student would fit into this level. They will use their computer for word processing, e-mail, internet exploring, games, working with spreadsheets, downloading songs and editing video, or even online bill payment. Laptop computers will provide a working convenience especially for the college student.
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Entry Level |
CPU: Intel Pentium Dual Core 1.60GHz HDD: 60 GB RAM:1024MB OS: Windows Vista MONITOR: 17 in. wide screen ADDITIONAL: (CD, CDRW, DVD combo drive) APPROX $: $799
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Average Level |
CPU: Intel Pentium Dual Core 1.73GHz HDD:120GB RAM:1024MB OS: Windows Vista MONITOR: 17 in. wide screen ADDITIONAL: (CD, CDRW, DVD combo drive) APPROX $: $1199
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Resources
http://www.gateway.com/systems/series/529498113.php
http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-7963_7-5114565-1.html?tag=tnav
http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,108927-page,1/article.html
http://compreviews.about.com/od/buyers/Information_to_Help_Select_the_Right_Computer_For_You.htm
Last Updated 05/27/2007
Networking and Hardware
Janice Colavito