Wi-Fi - Finding What You Need by Lee Asher
There are all sorts of different devices you can buy that will give your computer wireless networking capabilities. If you've taken a good look around, though, you probably have been confused by all the different kinds of equipment being offered -- how things that look so dissimilar do the same... A PCMCIA slot is a small slot in your laptop that allows you to insert these cards and so add functions to your laptop quickly and easily. ... Laptops: PCMCIA Cards PCMCIA stands for Personal Computer Memory Card International Association.

The Chemistry of Laptop Batteries Explained by Mansi Aggarwal
Laptop batteries come in all shapes and sizes also differ in their chemical composition. The chemistry of a battery refers to the chemical make-up of the cells inside the outer casing. The most common chemistries used in laptop batteries are: NiCad (Nickel Cadmium) This is the oldest technology... Always consult the manufacturer or a reputable laptop battery supplier. ... Another plus point for Li-Ion is that it doesn't suffer the memory effect at all. ... NiCad batteries are prone to the “Memory effect” and are heavier than the newer technologies.

How To Buy The Perfect Student Laptop by Cody Kahl
If you are like most student's, money isn’t exactly growing on trees. Choosing the right laptop can be a matter of saving yourself a lot of heartache and money at the same time. In this article I am going to over the most common uses that a student has for a notebook as well as talk about the... Memory – The amount of memory that your prospective notebook features has a big impact on how fast applications will load, and generally how fast your computer will run. ... If you need more, either find a laptop that already carries 512+ megabytes of RAM or get a RAM upgrade.

How to Buy a Laptop / Notebook Computer by Vaibhav B
You want to buy a laptop do you? And looking at the vast choice available you are confused.....not to worry....heres some advice. Before I go into details, a quick recap of processors is essential. Be aware that it is the processor (cpu) that governs the price of the laptop (along with the... Dedicated memory means that your video card has its own memory and does not have to ’’beg’’ for memory from the system memory (RAM). ... If you aren’t going to move the laptop around much or you want a laptop for games, get a Mobile P4 laptop.

Laptop or Tower by Alastair Harris
When asking the question which is better to buy a tower/workstation or a laptop the question used to come down to the size of your wallet. For a long time PC towers were simply cheaper than a laptop to buy. Normally half the price for the same specifications. ... Another advantage of a tower over a laptop is the ease of upgrading. ... With a laptop the equipment is so tightly squeezed together that only an expert repairer dare enter the system and there certainly isn't room to add in more stuff.

Buying a Laptop Computer by Logan Rokwild
The following key points to consider when you are deciding which laptop to buy. Size In general, laptops are classified into three broad categories – one, the subcompact or ‘thin and light’ type, which are very portable, do not weigh much and have the most compact overall dimensions. ... Buy the maximum RAM capacity that you can afford, as the amount of memory that a laptop can handle is limited. ... Screen The size of the screen is also a consideration for the type of laptop best suited for you.

Smart Investment When Buying a Laptop by Scott Morris
Have you priced a laptop computer lately? Buying a new laptop is a big investment; and just how big of an investment you want to make is entirely up to you. Look in your Sunday newspaper flyers to see countless models on sale each week. Initially selections were made by looking at the... If you want a laptop which would replace a desktop and if you are not planning to travel with it a lot then there are several different offers with desktop CPUs integrated in the laptop main board (such as a P4).

OEM - The Hidden Laptop by Didier Pradel
What do you know about the notebook industry ? Do you know the Original Equipment Manufacturer ? But what is a laptop OEM ? Nowadays, the manufacturers who conceive and assemble themselves their machines are very rare. Acer, Compaq, Toshiba,Apple, Dell, Sony and others entrust at least the... The series TravelMate 29x of Acer comes directly from the line CL5x of Compal. ... It should be noted that certain cases are very amusing, like that of Asus, the manufacturer produces laptops for thirds (Sony and Apple for example), for his own brand but also his own models “without brand”.

The Capacity of Laptop Batteries Explained by Mansi Aggarwal
Laptop batteries are rated by, Voltage (V) and Milliamp-hours (mAh). Voltage is the rate at which energy is drawn from the battery and Milliamp-hours Represents the capacity of the battery. The Milliamp-hour rating Corresponds to the run time of the battery. ... high graphics, games), the number of times something is saved or retrieved from the hard drive and/or CD Rom drive, the memory of notebook, and chemistry and capacity of the battery. ... Using a battery with a different voltage setting can seriously damage the laptop.

Laptop CPU's-A General Guide by Darren Blythe
The central processing unit (CPU) is probably the most important chip in the computer. It contains the arithmetic and logic unit (ALU), so the computer can do calculations, and the control unit that controls the flow of data between the CPU and other components. ... There are two things that really matter with laptop processors: the balance struck between processor power and battery consumption, and the links to mobile technology that enable you to make the most of the laptop's portability. ... Money saved on processors might more usefully be spent on memory or better graphics.