It is estimated that over 42 million computer notebooks will be produced this year (2009). The market for laptop and notebook computers is growing at a rate of 20% each year according to Taiwanese notebook makers.
And they should know they make 70% of these notebooks or their components for such major players as Dell, Hewlett Packard and Gateway. The popularity of notebook computers seems to be increasing; they are popping up everywhere on TV News Desks, in sitcoms, in movies, or in your friends lap!
They may get even popular as hundreds of millions of old desktop PCs are retired in the coming year, one can only guess how many of these old bulky machines will be replaced by these, sleek, splendid up starts.
So if you are planning to replace your dusty old PC with one of these very capable compact notebook computers do yourself a favor consider these three major factors BEFORE you buy your Notebook:
1. Size: This is one case where size does matter! Its the main reason you are considering buying a notebook or laptop in the first place. You want something that is lightweight, portable and versatile; to carry on your next business trip, to take to class, or to move from room to room in your home with ease.
2. Hard drive and others: what size hard drive do you need? Drives are increasing as notebooks become more compact and more powerful. You will need only a 20GB or 30GB for most tasks on your notebook. If you handle large graphics or large amount of files (DVDs, M3Ps, etc.) you need more 60 to 100GB or higher.
Depending on your needs or purpose you will need other Drives such as DVD/CD. You will need a CD ROM for installing. And a CD RW drive for burning your own CDs if that is one of the tasks you want your notebook to do. Other options are available many notebooks can access or use external drives for data storage, CD burning, etc.
Many notebooks come pre loaded with software programs installed, which is great, but these programs take up space on your hard drive so check to see the size of your actual hard drive you have for your own storage space!
3. Processor: The processor or CPU is the heart of your notebook or computer. It does the processing and applications. Speed is how fast your computer can process data and perform your tasks. The faster the better! Latest models get up to a blazing 3.6 GHz or more.
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