Laptops Guide: Choosing a Laptop that is Right for You
Jonathan ChaseMost of us tend to think of laptops in the same way: a fairly small portable computer that can open and close like a suitcase, with all of the capabilities of a desktop. In fact, the term "laptop" is really very generic. There are currently four main styles of these portable PCs, each offering something a bit different, depending upon your specific needs. Ultralights Also known as sub-notebooks or ultraportables, this style of laptop weighs up to but no more than four pounds, making them ideal for travelers. The upside of an ultralight is that it doesn't burden those who have to spend a lot of time carrying them with aching muscles, as its larger cousins often do. The downside, however, is that in order to cut down on the size and weight this type of laptop is so small that there's no room for a network card or internal CD drive. In order to reap the benefits of these types of "attachments," you'd have to bring an external CD drive and port replicator. Another negative in the scenario is that ultralights tend to be on the expensive end of the laptop spectrum. Notebooks This is basically just a regular laptop, but is slightly less heavy, weighing in at four to six pounds. While it's heavier than the smaller ultralight, it also offers more options with less fuss. Offering the flexibility of a combo bay, notebooks are designed with a large opening on the side which allows the user to plug a CD drive, floppy disk or extra battery allowing you to access the features that you need without the burden of making room for those that aren't needed.

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Jonathan Chase
Jonathan Chase runs a computer repair business and is a contributing writer to All Cheap Laptops. Learn more about laptops at http://www.all-cheap-laptops.com/How-Laptops-Work.htm
Jonathan Chase
Jonathan Chase runs a computer repair business and is a contributing writer to All Cheap Laptops. Learn more about laptops at http://www.all-cheap-laptops.com/How-Laptops-Work.htm
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