Be Your Own Laptop Hunter

I thought I was never going to write about it, let alone take a side (sort of), but I believe I'm going to be adding to the long standing write ups of PC vs Mac. Now why did I say I was taking a side (sort of)? Well, first off I wouldn't be writing this stuff if I didn't come across a certain article about certain videos that Microsoft. I'm going to stop beating around the bush now. Have you ever heard of Laptop Hunter? I didn't give it a second thought when I first saw the video because to me, they were just obviously showing just another of the big difference between the PC and the Mac and I believed that it was practically common knowledge.

It was until I read this article that I saw how much effect those ads had on the people over at Macintosh. With that being said however, I didn't really see how special the ads were. Sure it was pretty effective but it's not really showing anything different. I guess that's just the power of advertising at work. What I do want to point out that when whoever it was bought the laptop, they all went to the local PC store and bought something around the price range of $1000 dollars. The thing is you can get a great deal on a laptop when you don't go to a store and simply look for a used laptop.

Something that is used may never be better than something that is brand new, but it comes at a much lower price. I'm sure we all know this but I guess I should refresh your memory about the various places where you can get a cheap laptop. I'm sure a lot of people out there need one but they don't really have a $1000 dollars for budget. Let's say you want to spend just around half that much. One of the first things that you can do is to spread the word around. Tell people that you know that you're looking for a laptop and you might be surprised a t the number of people who are willing to sell you theirs at a somewhat reasonable price, and better yet, there are some people out there who are selling slightly used ones at low costs.

If this fails, you can always check out the internet. Suffice to say, you can find anything on the internet as long as you know where to look. When you go on Craigslist or eBay, you can find lot of laptops out for sale or auction that can match the budget that you had in mind. However, when you're bidding on eBay and you find something that you really like, keep your cool and don't overbid. Even if it's just slightly above what you wanted to pay, you need to remember that you set your budget for a reason. Compared to a Mac, a PC will look much cheaper and some would say that it can perform just as well, or better.

Just think about this, Macs are expensive for a reason. Some might be easily won over by ads, but I encourage people to do some background checks on what they want to buy before they buy it. Don't just look for the best deal; look for the best performance that you can get out of the deal. You might look back and think that the money you spent isn't worth the hardware that you have now. Performance comes first. Keep that in mind when you become your own laptop hunter.

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Looking For the Best College Laptop

When you're buying the best college laptop, you need to ask yourself what your needs are. I've experienced using both a Mac and a PC/Windows and each of them have their positive qualities as well as their negative.

When I need to do my writing or working with spreadsheets, I prefer to be on a PC/Windows. I grew up with DOS then switched to Microsoft/Windows. I know the programs like the back of my hand and I complete my work rather quickly.

A Mac was introduced to me when I needed better streaming video and graphic abilities. I see a Mac being more of the what the future needs. Mac also makes it quicker to operate with less keystrokes.

As you shop for a laptop for college this year, remember to tell the salesman exactly what your needs are. Yes, you'll need to work with a word program and would want to have a better media player, but you can save money by cutting back on what you really won't need. Do you need to have a CD/DVD burner? If you don't, talk to the salesman about installing the basic CD/DVD and then put the money you saved toward boosting up your GIG's. Don't want those extra programs? You know, the ones that are never used once you get the computer home. Talk to them about how you can swap it for more RAM. Those are just a few of the different ways to build the best college laptop for yourself. Nobody but you is really going to use it (which is what you should do anyway). So why not have it the way you need it to be.

So, what really is the best college laptop? The one that was made for you and your needs, not one off the "showroom floor."

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Finding Your MAC Address On Wired And Wireless Network Cards

The Answer To The Media Access Control Question

Over the past few weeks I have received quite a few e-mails about Ethernet cards, both wired and wireless, and more specifically, about Media Access Control (MAC) addresses. I think the main reason I've received so many questions about Ethernet cards and MAC addresses is people trying to secure their home wireless networks and their desire to use MAC address filtering. This type of filtering in wireless networks can be configured to allow or deny specific computers to use or attach to the wireless network, based on the MAC address.

My first thought was to write an article just about MAC addresses and wireless Ethernet. After thinking about it I decided to expand on this and go over some specific information about Ethernet cards and communication.

Different Ways Of Finding Your MAC Address And More

There are several ways of finding your Ethernet and communications protocol information. Many Ethernet card manufacturer's have proprietary software that can reveal this information but they work differently depending on the manufacturer. So we will use the Windows 2000 and XP "ipconfig" utility since this is available in the majority of Windows Operating Systems.

First, go to "start" -> "run" and type "cmd" without the quotes. Then hit the enter key. At the command line type "ipconfig /all", again without the quotes. Actually, just typing ipconfig without the /all will work but will only provide you with abbreviated information regarding your network cards. An example of what you might see by typing the "ipconfig /all" command is below with each item commented in green lettering:

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There are several ways of finding your Ethernet and communications protocol information. Many Ethernet card manufacturer's have proprietary software that can reveal this information but they work differently depending on the manufacturer. So we will use the Windows 2000 and XP "ipconfig" utility since this is available in the majority of Windows Operating Systems.

First, go to "start" -> "run" and type "cmd" without the quotes. Then hit the enter key. At the command line type "ipconfig /all", again without the quotes. Actually, just typing ipconfig without the /all will work but will only provide you with abbreviated information regarding your network cards. An example of what you might see by typing the "ipconfig /all" command is below:

OutPut Of The "Ipconfig /All" Command

Windows IP Configuration

Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : Home Computer

This is the name of your computer, typically defined during the windows installation. However, it can be changed after installation.

Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . : domain.com

If your computer participates in a network such as a Microsoft Windows domain this item may contain the name of the domain.

Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown

The Node Type may say Unknown, or peer-to-peer, or in some cases "hybrid". It is a setting that has to do with the Windows Internet Naming Services used in certain types of Windows domain networks.

IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No

This setting determines if Windows XP or 2000 will function as an IP router. If you have two or more network cards you can setup your system to act as a router, forwarding communications requests from one network to another. Windows 2000 can be configured to do this in a pretty straight forward fashion; Windows XP will need a registry modification.

WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No

WINS Proxy is another setting that is related to the "Node Type" we discussed earlier. It is normally not a required setting in a home or small office network, or newer types of Microsoft Windows domains.

Ethernet adapter Wireless Network Connection 2:

If you have multiple Ethernet (network) cards in your systems, as I do in this laptop, you will have multiple listings. This one happens to be the second Ethernet card, an internal wireless Ethernet card.

Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Broadcom 802.11b/g WLAN

This is the description of the Ethernet card, usually the Name / Manufacturer and type of Ethernet card. In this case, it is a Broadcom wireless Ethernet card built into my laptop.

Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-90-4B-F1-6E-4A

And here we have the MAC address. The MAC address is a 48 bit hexadecimal code and is suppose to be a totally unique address. It is 48 bits because each number or letter in hexadecimal represents 8 bits. Hexadecimal numbers range from 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,A,B,C,D,E, F. There are 6 alpha-numeric codes hence 6*8=48(bits). The first 3 codes identify the manufacturer of the card and the remaining codes are used to create a unique number. Theoretically there should never be a card with same MAC address on a local network. However, there are a few exceptions. There are software tools that allow you to change this code. In fact, this is a step some hackers take to attack other systems on a local network. I say local network because MAC addresses are not routable between network segments. By spoofing this address, you can impersonate another machine on the local network. Traffic that was bound for the intended target can be redirected to the hacker's machine. This is the address you would also use to populate a MAC address, or physical address table when setting up your wireless access point to support MAC address filtering.

DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes

DHCP, or the Dynamic Host Control Protocol, if enabled means your computers IP address is being provided by a DHCP server on you network. The DHCP server could be your wireless access point, cable/dsl router, cable modem, or a server on your network. Also, if a DHCP server is not enabled on your network, your computers Operating System will auto generate a random IP address within a certain predefined range. This means you could network a group of systems together without having to manually assign the IP settings.

IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.117

This parameter provides you with your current IP address. The address listed above is what is called a "private" address. There are certain classes of IP addresses that have been set aside for private use. This means for your internal, local, or private network at home or office. These addresses are not, or should not, be routable on the Internet. The Internet routes what are called "valid" IP addresses. Your cable/dsl router or cable modem has a valid IP address assigned to its "external" network interface. The external interface may be your phone line or cable TV cable.

Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0

The Subnet Mask is a special number, or in some sense, filter, that breaks down your IP address, in this case private IP address, into certain groups. IP addresses and Subnet Masks can be a complicated matter and would take an entire article to go over.

Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.254

The default gateway, the IP addresses listed above, is the IP address of the device that will route your request, such as when you try to browse a website, to the Internet. It is a bit more complicated than that though as gateways or routers can route traffic to various different networks, even other private networks. At your home or small office, this gateway most likely is your cable/dsl modem or router.

DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.49

The DHCP server, remember we talked a little about this above, is the device that assigns your computer an IP address and other information. DHCP servers can assign all kinds of information such as; Default Gateway, Domain Name Servers (DNS), IP address, Subnet Mask, Time Server, and much more.

DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.49, 64.105.197.58

DNS Servers are internal or external servers that resolve Fully Qualified Domain Names (FQDN), such as http://www.defendingthenet.com , to IP addresses. This is done because computers don't actually transmit your requests using the domain name, they use the IP address assigned to the FQDN. For most home or small office users, the primary DNS server is the IP address of your cable/dsl router. Your cable/dsl router than queries an external DNS server on the Internet to perform the actual resolution of the FQDN to IP address. The address 192.168.0.49 is an internal private device on my network whereas the 64.105.197.58 is an external public Internet DNS server and is present just in case my router has trouble performing the DNS resolution tasks.

Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : Sunday, March 19, 2006 6:38:16 PM

This information tells you when your computer received its IP address and other information from a DHCP server. You will notice it says "Lease Obtained", that is because most DHCP servers only lease the IP address to you from a pool of available address. For instance, your pool may be 192.168.1.1 through 192.168.1.50. So your DHCP server has 50 IP addresses to choose from when assigning your computer its IP address.

Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : Wednesday, March 29, 2006 9:38:16 PM

When the IP address, assigned by the DHCP server, lease expires it will attempt to lease you the same or another IP address. This function can typically be changed on the DHCP server. For instance, on some fully functional DHCP servers, you can configure the Lease to never expire, or to expire within 1 day and so on.

Why Are MAC Addresses So Important And How Do They Work

To jump back to MAC address for just a bit. You may think that IP addresses are the most important thing when it comes to network communication. The reality is, MAC addresses are very important because without them computers would not be able to communicate over Ethernet networks. When a computer wants to speak with another computer on a local network, it will make a broadcast request, or ask a question, of who owns a particular IP address. For instance, your computer may say "Who is 192.168.0.254". Using the information above, my default gateway is 192.168.0.254 and will answer "I am "00-90-4B-F1-6E-4A" 192.168.0.254". It sends back its MAC address. That MAC address then goes into what is called a Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) table on your computer. You can see this information by going to the command prompt like you did above and typing "arp -a". You will get information like the following:

Internet Address Physical Address Type

192.168.0.49 00-12-17-5c-a2-27 dynamic

192.168.0.109 00-12-17-5c-a2-27 dynamic

192.168.0.112 00-0c-76-93-94-b2 dynamic

192.168.0.254 00-0e-2e-2e-15-61 dynamic

How A Hacker Can Use MAC Addresses In An Attack

You will notice the IP addresses and to the right of them the MAC addresses. Without this information, without the MAC address, you would not be reading this article right now. MAC addresses are not routable like IP addresses. They work on your local or private network. However, devices on the Internet perform the same tasks. Routers and switches maintain a list of their peer devices MAC address just like your computers and devices on your home or office network. I mentioned above that MAC addresses can be changed in order to redirect requests. For instance, if I were on your office network and you had an internal web server that took personal information as input, I could tell your computer to go to my laptop for the web site by broadcasting my MAC address tied to the real web servers IP address. I would do this when you computer asked "Who is the "Real Web Server"". I could setup a fake web server that looks just like the real thing, and start collecting information the real web server would normally collect. You can see how dangerous this can be.

Conclusion

There are several other easy ways you can find your MAC address but they can be a little confusing if you have more than one internal network card. Most external USB, or PCMCIA wired and wireless Ethernet cards have their MAC address printed on them. In cases where the wired or wireless network card are inside your computer, such as in laptops, the MAC address is sometimes printed on the bottom of the laptop. Even Desktop systems cards that are inserted in PCI slots have the MAC address printed on the Ethernet card.

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Darren Miller is an Information Security Consultant with over seventeen years experience. He has written many technology & security articles, some of which have been published in nationally circulated magazines & periodicals. If you would like to contact Darren you can e-mail him at Darren.Miller@defendingthenet.com. If you would like to know more about computer security please visit us at http://www.defendingthenet.com

Beginner's Guide to Buying a Laptop

Whether you are looking for a laptop or netbook, the type you choose will most likely be relied upon for daily use and need to meet your requirements.

One of the basic questions that you must ask yourself is whether you want to use a PC or a Mac. There are a few key differences when it comes to these two options:

* Price - Apple Macs tend to be a bit more expensive and can be more pricey to repair than a PC

* Operating systems - The same OS cannot be run on both types of computers.

* Layout of files and programs - When using a Mac, functionalities to search, open and close programs and files are quite different to that of a PC laptop.

* Programs - Software is not usually interchangeable between the two options. If you previously had a PC laptop and are considering a Mac, the software you currently have will not work on your new purchase.

Netbook Versus Notebook

Another common question that you want to ask yourself is whether you want a notebook or a netbook. If you are using this computer on a daily basis, enjoy a larger screen and do not have to carry it around all the time, a notebook is probably the computer that you are looking for.

If you do a lot of mobile research and have to carry your computer around everywhere, a netbook is extremely lightweight and can easily fit into a handbag or brief case.

Laptop Screen Sizes

The screen size is a common feature that many use as a deciding factor when it comes to choosing a laptop. If you use your laptop for media purposes, then a larger screen is normally more desired.

The 15-inch screens tend to be the most common size, but can mean the laptop is heavy. If you want a larger screen, but a smaller-weight laptop, then considering the 12- to 13-inch options may be the way to go.

Laptop Battery Life

The battery life of your new laptop can be important, especially if you will be using your laptop while out of the home or office. Choosing a computer with a battery life of six - eight hours is the most desirable option, so check if the computer offers different power-saving options also, as this will extend battery life.

Other Crucial Features

The amount of information that your computer can save is very important if you will be doing the majority of your work on your laptop. Music, files, pictures, movies and programs all take up space on your computer.

The hard drive space on laptops can vary, so it's important to take note of this when comparing specific models. You should also look for computers with at least a 2GB of RAM as this help with the speed of the computer when opening programs or documents.

Remember that the more features your computer has and the larger it is, the more expensive that it may be. Before you decide on which laptop is right for your needs, ask questions, do your research and always compare to get the pest price.

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Tips and Tricks For Mac Laptop Repair

Mac laptops are an attractive choice for people who want stylish designs with attractive features. This apple manufactured laptops works on Macintosh operating system. Several users look up to this brand of laptops for purchase. They also suffer from functionality errors. Certain mishandling or operational issues lead to problem in Mac Laptop. Hence, you need to approach a Mac Laptop Repair expert to mend the device.

You can also do the task yourself by following the given below tips:

Firstly, identify the operational issue with the laptop and find the cure for it. Go through mackintosh booklet or Mac lap top repair websites. You can find several laptop repair tips on the Internet. The step by step procedure works effectively for the repair task. You can also take help of a technical expert to identify the laptop repair issue.
You can always use the isolation method to identify the problem with your laptop. This Mac laptop repair method involves removal of one device at a time so that you can note the operation of laptop after detaching the device. If the laptop starts working, then the detached device is responsible for the improper functioning.
If you are doing the task yourself, then turn off the laptop before isolating the devices. As soon as, the error is detected, search for tips to repair the respective laptop part. The online Mac laptop repair websites are highly helpful during the task. Follow the instructions strictly and repair the effected laptop part.

This do-it-yourself task can be cumbersome for some of you. If you are unsure of your technical abilities, then don't do the job yourself. Take the laptop to a Mac laptop repair expert. He would charge few bucks and repair the laptop immediately. It is better to handover the laptop in safe hands, than to damage it completely and buy a new one.

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5 Tips For Choosing a New Apple Laptop

Ready to make the move to an Apple Laptop? Or are you just ready to upgrade a favorite older Mac that's seen years of long and faithful service? No matter where you're coming from, here are five quick tips to determine which Apple laptop is the right one for you!

What kind of work will you be doing on your new laptop?

Graphics design work will probably make a larger screen a plus so that you can get the details without squinting. If you're planning to play games (especially online games that may require lots of storage memory), you'll need a fast processor and the hard drive space to store all that data "loot" you'll be collecting on your imaginary adventures. Is the laptop going to be used by a student or traveling businessman? In that case, portability may be the big issue. Take a good look at what you'll be doing most of the time with your new Mac-you'll be glad you did.

Best bet for gaming or graphics: MacBook Pro. With an NVidia Graphics processor and a smoking hot 2.4 or 2.5GHz, you're ready to roll.

Best student or business bet: MacBook Air. Superlight and well set up for a wide variety of general applications.

How portable does your new laptop need to be?

If you're planning to use your new laptop at your desk, then any of the Apple lines will be great. But if you're a business traveler who has to work on the go (especially in a crowded airplane seat) or a student who has to fit a laptop into a backpack or messenger bag, you'll want to make portability a priority. Also remember: the more powerful the processor, the more power it consumes-so if you're going to be unplugged while working, that may be a consideration.

Best portability bet: Mac Book Air. It's light, fast and with its 1.6GHz processor, a real current sipper.
Will this laptop be your only computer?

While all Apple laptops are flexible enough to cover almost every need, some are better optimized for specific roles. If your laptop is just one of your computers, you may not need to cram everything into it; concentrate on what you really need a laptop for (see above). But if this will be your only (or main) computer, it's best to choose one that can cover the widest number of tasks without being locked down to a specific specialization. For example, if you're planning to do a lot of writing, a little web design, and a bit of Internet surfing, you'll want a solid all-purpose laptop rather than a powerhouse graphics or speed machine.

Best "only computer" bet: MacBook. More processor power for those large applications and a larger 120GB hard drive to store lots of important information.
How sophisticated does your new laptop need to be?

We're not talking about the ability to look cool at a party here. In computer terms, sophistication means just how powerful or precise does your new laptop have to be to run high-end applications or perform tasks that the average user would probably never encounter in daily life. If you're going to be handling word processing or most business applications, you won't need the most powerful graphics or the speediest processors to get the job done. But if you're going to be playing lots of games or running lots of video applications, you'll need as much speed and power as you can get. That's because most video games are designed to push the graphic/power envelopes of even the best laptops. And if you're a graphic designer (whether for the Web or print) you'll want the graphic power to render the most accurate color reproduction possible for your clients.

Once again, the best bet for gaming or graphics: MacBook Pro. With the NVidia graphics processor and 2.4 or 2.5GHz onboard, you can handle games or graphics with ease.
What's your personal style?

One of the best things about Apple products is that they're great looking-in fact, sleek style and sophisticated design are the Apple hallmark. If you're the professional type, you may want to concentrate on the smooth clean lines of the MacBook in either black or white. Or you may want to show your own personal flair with the MacBook Air's edgy thin profile. No matter what Apple laptop you choose, you're going to look stylish!

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The Gorgeous Pink Apple Laptop

When the pink laptops first came out, it seemed as if Apple were not willing to participate. Of course this was a mistake, because they quickly saw how much in demand the pink laptops really were. Today you can get your self a pink Apple laptop just about anywhere.

It was only a matter of time seeing as though the world was growing tired of seeing black, gray, and white laptops just about everywhere. Back in the days; which were only a decade ago, these were the only color options available. Of course back then laptops were also big and bulky as well as being extremely heavy. Today though, they are stylish, attractive, very sleek and most importantly light in weight.

It only makes sense when you think about it. You can get the iPod and many different cell phones in which you have plenty of color options to choose from. While the pink Mac took a while to be introduced, now that it is available the Mac fans everywhere are going crazy for them.

It's about individuality and freedom of personal expression. There is no way that someone can freely express themselves without adding unique and interesting colors to their electronic accessories. Of course this is not just for girls either because men are also picking up pink laptops in all of their exciting shades.

The pink Apple Mac is stylish, it is trendy and most of all it is both sexy as well as cute at the very same time. Furthermore, one does not have to give up on performance features when choosing to get these flashy colored laptops because they come just as fully loaded as the more traditional gray-scale colored laptops.

The days of the boring laptop is finally over but the only real question still in everyone's minds is with regards as to what will come next. You can probably expect a number of two tones and even chrome accented designs. Before long there will most likely be patterned designs as well.

Do not let yourself be a follower by becoming the last person in your circle or office that is seen getting a trendy new laptop. Instead become the leader of the trend by ensuring you are the very first one to get your hands on a pink Apple and watch the rest follow suit. Join the revolution and you will never be out of style ever again.

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Macintosh Laptops - The Little Mac Book

New to the Mac way of thinking? Finally had enough of the colossus named Vista and don't want to wait to see if Windows 7 is all its hyped up to be? Then buy yourself a Mac whether it be a Macintosh Laptop or iMac and see why Windows users are migrating in droves to these easy to use computers.

The Mac range uses the Snow Leopard and Leopard Operating Systems which although are different to the Windows Based systems have an easy to learn interface that really says simplicity is the best.

However with all things new there is a learning process and the change to an Apple Mac can require further instruction than what is readily available when purchasing. This is where the Little Mac Book helps the new user. This is an easy to read light hearted approach to computing where the author develops a rapport with the reader and shares the experience of mastering this new technology.

One of my friends once said to me when talking about using a Mac computer was that you needed to forget what you have learnt about using a Windows based computer and just think simply and logically. In essence he was right. However there still is a need for instruction and this book really helps.

The book covers aspects including getting to know the Mac, how its working interface and icons are displayed and the best ways to use the Macs excellent multi media applications. It even explains how to add a virtual machine to run Windows if you need to.

The book is brilliantly written by Robin Williams (No not that one) whose easy going approach to teaching various aspects of Mac computing make it very easy to learn.

Another great guide I would highly recommend if your purchasing a Mac is "Switching to the Mac" from authors David Pogue and founder of GoldfishSoft Adam Goldstein. This is also a very detailed extra manual to the Mac computing experience and makes an excellent ready reckoner for any computing issues you may have with your Mac.

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Are Macs Better Than PCs? 5 Reasons Why They Are

If you're a PC user thinking of making the crossover to Apple, you may have asked yourself more than once, "but are Macs really better than PCs?" The simple answer: yes, they are. Mac computers are faster, have better graphics, and are easier to use. Here are the top 5 reasons why you should choose to buy a Mac instead of a PC for your next computer.

Macs are more powerful. The government determines whether or not a machine is categorized as a "super-computer" by its MTOPS (Millions of Theoretical Operations Per Second). The low-end Mac computer scored 17,917 while the low-end 14,994. Even more impressively, the top Mac scored 60,750 compared to a measly 32,000 by the top PC.
Macs are lighter and sleeker. The actual hardware components in a Mac are more efficient and compact than those in a PC, making Macs much, much lighter.
Macs have better applications. The software installed on a Mac is by far superior to that of a PC. It's so much easier (and more fun) to organize your photos with iPhoto, you can create home videos in a matter of minutes using iMovie, and you can even create your own music using GarageBand. And these apps are including in your Mac, right from the start! If you're into photography or graphic design, the software you can use on your Mac blows any PC programs right out of the park.
Macs have a longer battery life. The new MacBooks have a redesigned battery, that can last up to 9 hours on a single charge! Never has a PC laptop been known to last more than 3 hours unplugged. This makes working remotely a lot less of a hassle.
Macs are more durable. MacBook Pros are now made from a single piece of machined aluminum, instead of having a bunch of different parts somehow connecting together. This greatly reduces the chance of a part breaking or distorting, resulting in a much tougher laptop.

There you have it, folks, in black and white. Now, when you are asked "are macs better than pcs?", you have 5 great ways to answer that question. All in all, Macs are more powerful and compact machines that have better applications and that are much more durable.

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Apple MacBook MC207LL/A 13.3-inch Laptop (Snow Leopard OS, 7 Hours Battery Life)

The world's favorite all-white laptop now comes with the new Snow Leopard OS. The Apple MacBook MC207LL/A 13.3-inch laptop comes with a 2.26Ghz processor a 250GB hard drive and 2GB of RAM (upgradeable to a maximum of 4GB). Like most other entry-level Apple computers, this model has a 8x DVD drive and the NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor. Other features include built-in stereo speakers, 802.11a/b/g/n wi-fi, 2 USB ports, Bluetooth 2.1 and a web cam.

The Apple MacBook MC207LL/A has an all-white external casing, keyboard and touch pad area. Its external casing has a glossy surface. The glass multi-touch touch pad is huge and is extremely fun to use. This model measures at 13.0 x 9.12 x 1.08 inches and weighs 4.7 pounds. It has a uni-body casing that gives it a rather organic look with its smooth curves and rounded edges. This laptop is made from environmentally friendly components (mercury, arsenic, lead, BFR and PVC free components).

Considering its specs, the Apple MacBook MC207LL/A would be a perfect laptop for running everyday and moderate computing tasks. The use of the new streamlined Snow Leopard OS would further enhance the performance of this laptop. It also comes with iLife 09 that include applications like iPhoto, iWeb and GarageBand. The battery on this model can last up to 7 hours, which is very good for a full-featured 13-inch laptop. Currently, the Apple MacBook MC207LL/A model retails for around $994 per unit, which is a great deal for a stylish designer laptop.

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The Necessity of Laptop Memory

The progress in science and technology is making the life of man easier. Laptops have come up and they are no more about size. New laptops are being invented everyday with better models and versions. In order to improve the performance of the laptop, it is necessary to go for a laptop memory.

The laptop memory modules are designed in order to fit the smaller chassis as well as to consume less energy. This is perhaps the reason for which the laptop memory is quite expensive. As the amount of memory in the laptop gets increased, the laptop can handle more bits of data similar to a desktop.

When there is a problem with the laptop memory, the computer becomes slow which requires the installation or addition of a new memory. In order to improve the performance of the laptop, the best and the cost-effective way is to increase the memory. The user must also know that all laptops have specific limitations as far as the amount of RAM is concerned. The older laptops can hold up to 2 GB while the newer versions up to 4 GB. So it is necessary to know the maximum amount of memory capacity in the laptop.

Most recent laptops have switched off to DDR Memory or Double Data Rate Memory in the version 3. Some laptops based on budget however still use the Mac Memory in the version 2. The type of laptop memory can also create a difference in the speed of the performance.

Therefore it is essential to understand the computer or Mac Memory while making the purchase. DDR Memory gives the user a greater efficiency as well as greater performance than its predecessor. Although several Mac Memory versions have come out, DDR Memory chips still continue to be the most popular among users.

DDR Memory for laptops is available at varieties of speeds and the prices differ in accordance with the speed. When Mac Memory is added to the laptop, the laptop memory gets upgraded.

As technology is getting more upgraded, the several new versions of DDR Memory like the DDR2 or the DDR3 are adding variety of features. These features are added to improve the performance more and more and thereby to give the user more advantages.

In some cases, self-installation of the laptop memory is possible. A service technician is likely to charge more. For that, however, it is necessary to know the model number of the laptop. If required, by means of the model number the DDR Memory can be purchased.

So whenever there is any need to purchase DDR Memory or any other kind of Laptop memory, one should log on to memorysuppliers.com. Memory Suppliers has a large selection of Laptop Memory, DDR Memory as well as many other kinds of memories and servers that a customer needs for computers. The products are all upgraded. At times sales and discounts are also available in this online store and so this is the best site to buy any kinds of computer memory.

Apple and Mac, is it For You?

Are you wondering what brand of computer to get? Why not try getting that one with an apple on. I'm sure that all of us have seen that apple logo with a bite of its upper right side and I'm also sure that all of us know who it belongs to. That famous apple is the logo of none other than Apple, Inc. This company is well known for its Macintosh personal computers, the iPod and the much talked about iPhone.

Macintosh, or popularly called as Mac, is a brand name for a group of personal computers produced by Apple, Inc. This also refers to the operating system used by these computers. Apple first introduced Macintosh computers in 1984 but suffered a decline when a cheaper and more efficient Microsoft Windows was introduced in the 1990's. Since then more people started using Windows instead of Mac. But Apple fought back with the introduction of the iMac in 1998 and started to rise again soon after that. Today, Mac is still widely used by a great majority of people around the world and has given Windows a run for its money.

Apple has produced both desktop and laptops computers. Unlike the Windows operating system which can be used for any computer brand, the Mac operating system is only used with Apple computers. They have produced desktops computers with some of more common and latest models being the Mac Pro, iMac and Mac mini. They have also produced the MacBook Pro, Powerbook Laptops and MacBook air for their portable computers.

The Mac Pro introduced in 2006 is a workstation desktop computer which uses Intel Xeon processors. The iMac introduced also in 2006 is a high-end desktop computer which is the first Macintosh with an Intel Core 2 Duo processor. The Mac mini introduced in 2005 is the smallest desktop computer to be released by Apple. This computer looks like a small box with a measurement of 6.5 by 6.5 by 2 inches. This also uses an Intel Core Solo or Intel Core Duo processor.

The MacBook Pro first introduced in 2006, is a 15 inch notebook pc with an aluminum casing. It uses Intel Core 2 Duo processors and has 4 GB of RAM. The MacBook also introduced in 2006 is a 13.3 inch notebook computer with a polycarbonate casing. It also uses Intel Core 2 Duo processors and has up to 4 GB of RAM. The MacBook Air introduced early this year is a 13.3 inch notebook computer which weighs only 1.36 kg and is 0.16 inches thick. This uses Intel Core 2 Duo processors and 2 GB of RAM.

Aside from these computers, Apple has also produced the iPod which is a digital media player and the iPhone which is a phone, an iPod and an internet device in one. The computers have the usual accessories but both the iPod and iPhone has accessories too. These accessories can serve to protect your iPod or iPod and enhance them too.

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Buying Apple Refurbished and Used Mac Laptops is a Wise Choice

Apple refurbished and used Mac laptops are a great option when considering buying a computer. Whether you are looking to upgrade from the computer you already have, trying to meet business or personal needs or have a student in need of a system for schoolwork a refurbished Macintosh computer is a smart choice. It will meet all your technical needs as well as be easier on the pocketbook.

Let's face it; we all want the best value for our dollar. And refurbished computers provide just that. These computers are often never used, having been ordered but not shipped or having been returned without even being turned on. The computers that were used are put through rigorous testing and must meet the same standards as any new computer leaving the plant. All your computer needs can be easily met with a refurbished Mac laptop. Anything that you want to do with your computer, from CAD projects to playing your favorite movies to all your business accounting can be done just as professionally and easily on a used computer ordered through Apple as it can on a new one and for half the price.

You can get refurbished Apple laptops with features that you will not find on a new PC and you get amazing support with your purchase. There are all the same options available in refurbished models as you can with brand new ones, wide screen glossy monitors, built in cameras and lots of great software already for you to use.

Refurbished and used Mac laptops sold through the online Apple site also come with technical support and a warranty just like new computers. You can shop from the comfort of your home, see all the options available, get customer service, and have it delivered to your door all for a much lower price then you will find anywhere else.

The Apple site is simple to use and answers even the most perplexing questions any time of day from anywhere you want. You can buy a quality computer in the middle of the night while wearing your pajamas or on your lunch hour at work. It is a quick, secure, and straightforward process that caters to the needs of every customer.

Once you find the refurbished computer that suits your needs there are lots of support available to you from on site customer service by knowledgeable employees of Apple to an owner's manual that will be shipped with your computer. You will have all the technical support available and can even purchase the appropriate features that will be perfect for you. Apple has the highest standards for each computer to make sure that it will be as problem-free as any new computer you might find yet is easy on your budget as well. There is no excuse to keep putting off getting the computer you always wanted.

Apple refurbished and used Mac laptops are a great answer to anyone's computer and technological needs. There is a product available to meet even the pickiest of customer's needs and Apple offers them all from their client friendly site. There is no need to put off getting the computer you have always dreamed of because Apple refurbished and used Mac laptops are the top of the line and most economical choice available today.

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Does Using A Mac Laptop Compute

I was fortunate enough to get a job that paid well and was a lot of fun about five years ago. However, they wanted me to use a Mac laptop when I started. This was a problem because I was very unfamiliar with it and I had no idea what I was doing. Obviously, using a Mac is a lot different than using an IBM compatible type computer. It took me a quite awhile to get used to it because everything was different. Fortunately, my boss was patient because he knows that they aren't common. He was also kind enough to offer to have someone come in to show me the basics.

It turned out that I did well without the help with the Mac laptop. I managed to figure things out as I went, which tends to be the way I learn things anyway. I found that things seemed to make more sense after I got used to using the Mac laptop. I wondered why other computers have to be so complicated because the commands and the keys on the Mac seemed to make a lot of sense. In my opinion, computers should be easy for everyone, or at least as easy as possible.

I got more work done in a shorter time because the Mac laptop I had was a high powered one for that time. The fast Internet connection and the computer also made surfing easy and fast which allowed to me do online research quickly. I almost bought a Mac laptop of my own at the time because I was in the market for a new computer. However, I left the job soon, and I was unable to buy anything for a year or so. I was moving across state and that shattered my budget so I had to put off buying.

I decided to purchase a PC instead of a Mac laptop after considering it for some time. I guess old habits die hard, and this was no exception. I went with what I knew best because I had a lot more training on a PC. However, you should know that a Mac laptop is probably still easier to use and tend to be more user friendly than almost any other type of computer. Nevertheless, you still have to check them out along with other types, so that you will be sure that you are getting the right laptop for your needs and skill level.

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Reconditioned Apple Mac Laptops - Why You Should Consider Buying a Reconditioned Apple Mac Laptop

Reconditioned Apple Mac Laptops are laptop computers that have been purchased by someone and used from anywhere between 1 and 3 months, depending on the store. The customer then returns the laptop computer to the store that they bought it from for any number of reasons. At this point, the store can no longer sell the laptop as new. They must now return the laptop to Apple's manufacturer. The laptop must now be "refurbished" or "reconditioned". What this means is that they will make the laptop bright and fresh again, or renovate it, so that it can be sold.

Reconditioned Apple Mac Laptops are not new computers, but they run and operate just like one because they are only a few months old. These reconditioned laptops will have fast processing speeds, mega system memory, the newest operating systems, and the newest technology.

Big name companies such as IBM, Dell, HP and others recondition notebook computers, but they don't put forth a lot of energy into selling them. Instead they focus on the newest and latest technology computers. They also spend a lot of money doing it. That's a large part as to why new laptops cost more than refurbished.

When you buy a Reconditioned Apple Mac Laptop, you know that you are paying for a laptop with the newest technology at a price that is probably way off retail value. When laptops are refurbished by Apple Mac professionals, you know that you are getting one of the best mobile computers in the world. The best craftsmanship goes into reconditioning every computer by Apple because they know that their reputation is at stake with every computer sold.

Reconditioned Apple Mac Laptops offer so much for so little. There is little need to worry about quality. Reconditioned laptops are tested and re-tested before leaving the shop. The technicians give each one a thorough test to make sure it functions as new.

Refurbished laptops have been around for a long time and will remain so because people everywhere are catching on to the incredible savings. The need for a laptop is almost endless, but you can connect to the internet from almost anywhere, they replace big bulky equipment with lightweight equipment, you can take them to work, school or play. Imagine doing your homework at the beach, or doing your job at the park. Laptop computers make this possible and Reconditioned Apple Mac Laptops offer great savings and value.

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Free Mac Laptop

Everybody loves a Mac. Apple makes some of the hottest products out there. So I bet you are wondering how do I get myself a free Mac Laptop? Well its not as difficult as you might think.

Some people may think that this sounds like some kind of scam, but it is not. Organizations are willing to give away free products like a Mac Laptop to get you to check out other products, services, and free trial offers. These promotions give these organizations a lot of buzz and attention which helps them grow their businesses by gaining you as a new customer and helping get the word out about their new products and services.

All you have to do is register with valid information including your e-mail address, shipping address, and phone number and complete their surveys. The free Mac Laptop is not the only products they give away, but in my opinion it is one of the best because of the high quality of these Apple products. The free Mac Laptop giveaway will not last forever, so you better catch this offer before they run out of free Apple Laptops.

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Why the Mac Book Pro, The Latest Apple Laptop Can Help You

With the abundance of multimedia and technology available in our modern world, it can become easy to get mixed up. You may even feel overwhelmed, which is not uncommon. This might be especially true if you are considering buying any electronics merchandise. However, there is information that out there which is able to make your decisions much simpler and less of a burden. Choosing the right computer for yourself, or for others as gifts, is perhaps the most significant in the realm of consumer electronics because computers are meant to last a long time and can be very useful tools. Mac Book Pro the latest Apple laptop could be the perfect choice for a new computer.

Battery life is something to consider when shopping for a laptop. Especially if you are in business and use your computer for work, the life of a laptop battery can make a huge difference. Traveling often can require a long-lasting battery as well. This computer features a wireless web browsing battery life that is 8-10 hours. Using your computer away from a wall socket for lengths of time becomes easier due to this.

Display is another one of criteria to think about. Screens come in 13-, 15- and 17-inch sizes, so there are more than just one option. These feature LED-backlit technology and the smallest model has a considerable 1,280 by 800 pixel resolution.

Laptops can be important tools in terms of their power, particularly if you run a large amount of programs on yours. A processor, also called a CPU (central processing unit), is where all of the major functions of the computer originate from. This line of laptops has impressive processors. The smallest features a 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo. A 2.66 GHz Intel Core i7 is in the largest model.

Memory can be a crucial aspect of a device's features to many potential buyers. Although power is dependent on this, speed is even more a result of memory. A 4 GB (gigabyte) memory is standard for all sizes. This means the computer can run quite fast, even with numerous programs in use.

Finally, a laptop's popularity might be a factor for you. If a computer sells well, it could very well mean it is a quality product. This particular line of laptops in 2010 has thus far sold 3,924 units.

An ideal choice of laptop computer for you could be the Mac Book Pro the latest Apple laptop. It has high-quality battery life, display processing power, memory size, and success in sales. You may want to think about these criteria when choosing what to purchase.

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Discount Apple Laptops

Apple provides a good range of laptops for students at discounted prices. The special online Apple store provides a 15% off the already low education pricing on selected Mac accessories and the requisite software if the student's school or college joins Technology Rewards.

Technology Rewards provides funding for a school to invest in technical support services, expanded wireless networks, or any number of student-focused improvements for computing on campus.

One of the latest in Apple's affordable and durable all-in-one computers designed specifically for education is the eMac. With the eMac, Apple provides a complete system with a 17-inch display, a powerful PowerPC G4 processor, and a SuperDrive option in a space-saving design to easily fit on a school desk. The eMac also saves a lot of classroom space as the whole computer comes in a single package with only one power cord and a slot-loading optical drive. The eMac is constructed from polycarbonate plastic so as to be strong enough for student use. The operating system provided with the eMac is Mac OS X Tiger. It is the most stable and easy-to-use computing environment for students. Since Mac OS X allows multiple users students can each have a personal account with customized settings.

Along with OS, eMac provides a multitude of software such as iLife '05, a web browser named Safari, Mail, iCal, iChat AV, AppleWorks and 2005 World Book Multimedia Reference Suite. Also, the eMac provides iLife '05 suite of digital media applications, which can be used to create professional-looking digital projects that include movies, music, sound, and text.

An AirPort Extreme Card can be added to the EMac to quickly and easily connect to the school's wireless network. Also, two 400Mbps FireWire ports and five USB ports are provided with the eMac, along with a modem and 100BASE-T Ethernet. A PowerPC G4 processor, which makes digital media creation faster, saving valuable classroom time, is included on the eMac.

The operating system Mac OS X Tiger make it easy to share files, send and receive emails, open enclosures, and send instant messages with a computer having the windows operating system. The main advantage is that eMac can be used to connect to both wired and wireless Mac and PC networks.

Apple provides three eMac options for schools. The price range starts from just $649. Students enrolled for higher education in U.S. higher education institutions are eligible for substantial discounts on Apple products.

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Used Mac Laptops For Sale - Very Good News For Mac Book Lovers

We have to accept that fact that, many of us have the real craze for Mac books but because of its cost we hesitate to go for it. But for sure, if we get an opportunity for getting a Mac book at much cheaper prices then none of us will miss that opportunity. For all these fans of Mac Laptops is that, there are many websites which are official partners with Apple to sell their laptops have started selling used Mac Laptops at much affordable prices.

Many of us would be amazed to hear this news but it is very much true that you could buy any of the used Mac book laptops at much cheaper prices from these official showrooms. One good thing about this is that you are getting this product from an official partner and hence there are no chances for low quality laptops that you could take home from here. Also many of these websites provide similar benefits to these second hand buyers as well as they provide for the new laptops but with certain terms and conditions.

These are some of the good things which could encourage us to go for a used Mac laptop. Every other computer savvy would not resist using this wonderful laptop. If they can get these wonderful products at a much cheaper price what thing will stop them from buying it? So, if you are a real Mac book lover then there are many options open for you buy the product you love most at mere affordable prices.

So go through these websites and do get to know what are the things they have in store for you and if you are very much satisfied with it, then do not hesitate to go for a used Mac Laptop. With this option you can very well be a proud owner of this wonderful product from Apple.

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Buy a Used Mac Tips - How to Not Get Ripped Off

Looking to finally buy a used Mac and rid yourself of your PC? With the recession underway, many of you might be holding on dearly to your hard earned cash - after all, Mac's aren't cheap. On average, a Mac would cost around two and a half times the price of a PC. Second hand Macs are just as good provided you know what you're getting.

Here are some useful tips while shopping for a used Mac:

The first thing to check for is the battery (if you're buying a laptop). It is usually pretty worn down by the time it gets sold. A new Mac laptop's charge would hold about three hours of juice while a used one will probably be much worse.

It's best to test out the laptop you're buying by installing the "Coconut Battery" app which will give you tons of information on the battery's status. You can easily upload the program onto a small thumb drive and take it along with you.

The next thing to do is find out if it's still under warranty. If you are lucky enough to buy a used mac that's still under warranty, you have truly struck gold. Apple only provide a default 1 year warranty on all their computers, but a customer may by "AppleCare" to extend their warranty by up to 2 years.

If something goes wrong with the hardware, Apple will do a part replacement for free (though you might have to wait in queue for a week to get things sorted out). Without a warranty in effect, replacements and labor costs will not be worth your while to buy a used Mac. Make sure the owner of the computer transfers their "AppleCare" warranty over to your name after you've paid for it.

The third thing that commonly goes wrong in a used Mac is the disc drive or optical drive. It's a good idea to bring along a couple of DVD's with you and play them to see if there are any problems with the drive reading the discs.

If all the above fails or you don't feel comfortable with buying a used machine in a private sale, then you could consider buying a refurbished Mac. You can find these available to buy online at the Apple store and also on other online retailers. Most of them have been through standard procedure check, and they also come with a 3 month warranty on parts and labor. This is a much safer option.

Before you put forth your hard earned cash to buy a used Mac, do some research and find out the market value of the particular machine you're after. How do you do this? You could go to Yahoo stores or eBay and look at the auctions going on there. It's the best way to determine the approximate value of the computer based on the machine's specifications and consumer demand.

Be wary of private sales where the Mac is way under valued. Second-hand Mac's do have a tendency to hold a higher value compared to PC's, even older the older models. So it is unlikely that someone would sell you a Mac for a ridiculously low price. This is a sign that there's obviously something wrong with it.

Finally, don't get over-excited and jump in with your money. Consider also that you might need extra RAM for the used Mac, or you might need some extra peripherals like an external USB port, or a wireless modem.

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Mac Laptop Repair - When You Must Rely on Experts

Everyone having a Macintosh laptop or PC must know that the hard drive of the device may at any time face the circumstances of failure or crash. Although hard drives are expected to remain good for a long time, but they can easily be susceptible to the aforementioned situations due to the attack of a virus or physical damage. Here, it is essential that you approach a Mac laptop repair expert to solve the memory crash issue of the laptop.

It is true that you can't stop a hard disk memory crash, but it is also true that you can recover important data through the data recovery process, as there is always a possibility that the hard disk has retained the data, even in the worst of circumstances. The data is saved on the disk as it has Read and Write heads to recover and further process of the data.

If crashes occur in your laptop, then it will be better for you that take it to the Mac laptop repair expert or send that to a laptop repair company. The technical experts will revive the hard drive and obtain the saved data from the disk memory. Further, if your laptop's configuration bears RAID feature, then the Mac laptop repairing technicians will replace the old with a new hard drive and recover the data from other drives.

Although these days you can also repair a Mac laptop by yourself, doing so needs proper knowledge about computer parts and requires research on data recovery techniques. But you should keep in mind that if you fail then even more problems can occur. Hence, if you have the basic knowledge then proceed in this context otherwise leave it for the technicians.

Further, in some cases the errors would be irreparable. In this respect, you will have the option to replace the hard disc drive with new one.

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Things to Consider When Buying Used Laptops

You can save a good amount of money when buying a used laptop in comparison to buying a new laptop. You can use the extra savings on anything that you would like. However, if you area considering such purchase, there are a few points that you definitely should consider. They will make your choice and purchase a lot more pleasing.

First, you should check the condition of the battery. Over time, batteries become weak through use and adverse conditions. You should ask the buyer if the battery has any 'memory effect'. If possible, you should check it out yourself. Memory effect is when a buyer uses the laptop for a short duration of time and then recharges it. If this cycle is done repeatedly, then the battery learns such cycle and will only stay charged for this cycling amount of time. If the battery is in poor condition, then you should use such fact to bargain a better price as you will need to purchase a new battery.

Also, you should discover the actual type of battery. Is it a Lithium battery or a Nickel Cadmium, (Ni-Cad), battery? Lithium batteries have a longer life span than Ni-Cad batteries.

Second, you should learn what operating system that the laptop can accommodate. Is it a Mac or Windows based system? You should use the type of operating system that you currently use unless this is your first laptop purchase. In that case, please know that Mac systems are easier to use once you get used to them and Windows systems are a bit harder to use but easier to get used to.

At times, used laptops cannot handle newer operating systems because of old hardware. This is something to be cognizant of because the newer operating systems such as the Mac OS X 10. 6. 2 or Windows 7 systems may be the only systems that work the new, popular devices and software. Review your needs first to see if you need a new operating system.

Third, discover the RAM, ROM, hard drive and processor speed of the laptop. You will need to review your computing needs first and then compare them to what the used laptop has. If you are simply word processing, then you do not need a huge upgraded system. However, if you are running spreadsheets or programming languages then, you will need high end components. This all depends on your needs.

Even if your potential laptop is not in newest shape, you may be able to upgrade some components. You should seek help in discovering if these upgrades can be made, and if so, at what cost. These upgrades may also be a bargaining chip for you in the purchase. Things like memory are usually easily upgraded inexpensively. The same is not true with processors. In fact, some laptops cannot be upgraded. Again, you should seek help.

Fourth, check to see what expansion and USB ports are available. Even if you cannot upgrade a laptop internally, some components such as external hard drives can be used by these ports to upgrade a laptop. Additionally, compare the number of ports to your needs. Will you need ports for a scanner, printer, camera, external hard drive? These are points to consider as well as your future needs.

Fifth, check to make sure that all ports and buttons are properly working. Check out all keyboard keys, mouse and screen. Check for dents, discolorations and other signs of potential damage. These all may point to a defective condition.

Sixth, plain and simple, what warranty, if any will you receive? On some sites, such as Ebay, you can purchase a used laptop with a warranty. However, at other times you may be able to purchase a warranty by a third party. But, I have found that it is not easy to procure a warranty for used laptops. At times, you are simply assuming all the risk. If this is the case, make sure you bargain with that point in mind.

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Find the Exact Laptop That You Are Looking For

With more and more people traveling, the laptop has offered an approach to break chains which held us to the office desks and bring our laptops anyplace we go with ease and convenience. Many of households are making the change from the desktop to the laptop. With the big quantity of laptop choices on the market today, it could be hard when determining which one may fit your needs. What will be the major functions that you want to accomplish with the laptop? When you clearly know what you need and want, following some guidelines while shopping will get it much easier to find what exactly your looking for.

For the hardware, you need to make certain that the CPU that you choose is designed for the laptop. This will guarantee a quick loading time, results in longer battery life, and may get all the applications that you need to run efficiently and quickly. if you plan to play graphic games, or doing the work like photo editing, always make certain you have enough RAM Also you should decide how much information you want to store in your hard drive to determine the size of your hard drive.

Next thing that you need to consider is the operating systems. Usually they are Windows, Linux, and Mac OS. Recently,the Windows interface and the Mac OS interface have already gotten more and more similar, which makes it very easy for people to switch between them without too much confusion. The Mac laptop is much more expensive than a common PC laptop though. Some smaller mini-laptops which have been released nowadays use the Linux. It is the operating system which is very different than the other two.

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Buying Your First Laptop

Buying your first laptop can be a stressful time because there are so many options to choose from. First of all, you need to decide what kind of laptop it is that you need. Are you a student that will be using the computer for basic word processing and internet browsing? Are you a web developer that will be using much processor power for video and pictures? All these things need to go into consideration when purchasing your laptop.

Many people will agree that Macs are better for media rich applications such as Photoshop and Flash. Macs have been know to be excellent for those who need fast processing power for video. If you are editing videos more that 50% of the time, I would have to say that the majority of you will be using Macs. Mac repair is a more specialized field so you also need to take this into consideration when purchasing a new computer

On the other hand, if you just need a computer for basic browsing and word processing, a Mac might be overkill. A PC will do the job great!

There days both platforms are highly compatible. It comes down to preference. If you like the Mac OS, you should stick with a Mac. If you like the Windows OS, then stick with a PC.

Macs tend to be pricier than PCs.

These days, bottom of the line computers will be more that plenty fast for basic computing. if you need anything faster, buy the fastest computer that you can afford. It is always better to have too much power then not enough when dealing with processor hogging applications.

I am not biased towards either platform - I use both. They each have their benefits. Buy what you can afford and keep an eye out for those deals.

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