Buying Guide for Student Laptops - written by Jesus B Francis

Choosing your laptop is something which you must be keen about, you need to figure out first what you want in a laptop and what features you need the most. The features of your laptop should meet your needs, so better yet invest on a good laptop that can serve its purpose.

The market of laptops ranges from high paid professionals to students, but no matter what their stature is what they need are laptops that can meet up their expectations and their needs.

Choosing a laptop for:

a.Home user

Big and bulky laptops are a no, no these days. Most home users prefer laptops that are still very handy, though they don't carry them around, what is important is that it is convenient for them to move around and does not take up much space. Any type of notebooks are very suitable for home users, you can have a choice between the midsize or desktop replacements. But the important thing is that these laptops should be packed with the following features:

Key Features:

? AMD Turion 64, AMD Turion 64 X2, Intel Core Duo, or Intel Core 2 Duo

? At least 1GB of memory

? Large hard drive for storing digital photos and video

? 14.1-inch display or larger

? Fixed or swappable DVD burner

? Wired and wireless networking

? Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium or Apple Mac OS X

b.Students

Often time's students do not have the liberty to spend much on their laptops since they are on a tight budget. So it is very important for them to find a laptop that can handle the task which they would need for school and at the same time save. Some students also take into consideration the fact that these laptops should be handy and lightweight since they would have to bring it along with them in school. Other features that most of them would consider when searching for laptops are as follows:

Key Features:

? AMD Turion 64, AMD Turion 64 X2, Intel Core Duo, or Intel Core 2 Duo At least 1GB of memory

? Big hard drive to hold all those MP3s

? DVD burner for backups and class projects

? Wired and wireless networking for network-equipped classrooms and dorm rooms

? Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium or Apple Mac OS X

c.Frequent Flier

If you are one person who would be on the road, the most important thing is that the laptop must be handy and lightweight. Size, weight, and excellent features are a few of the things you must consider.

Key Features

? AMD Turion 64, AMD Turion 64 X2, Intel Core Solo, or Intel Core Duo

? At least 1GB of memory

? A 13.3-inch display or smaller

? Wired and wireless networking

? Extended battery for those cross-country flights

? Media slice or external CD-RW/DVD drive

? Port replicator for the desk

? Microsoft Windows Vista BusinessNo matter what profession you are in, you may be staying at home or a professional business man on the go, or just a student; there will always be a laptop that would suit you and meet your needs.