Here are some tips:
- Don't be seduced by super-fast processor speeds unless you're running graphics, intensive applications such as games or design programs.
- If you want to watch DVDs on the move, buy a laptop with an internal DVD drive. An external drive could be a nuisance if you travel a lot.
- Buy a spare or higher-capacity battery for when you're not near a plug socket.
- Be prepared to pay extra for software. Even the basic Microsoft Office is absent from many packages.
- Due to their rough life, laptops are more prone to failure, making it vital to back up data: a second, external hard drive makes this easier.
- Uploading digital pictures? You'll need a memory-card slot.
- Buy a decent and hardy laptop bag to protect your computer.
Source: Reader's Digest
