6 Things to Consider when Buying Netbook
- CD / DVD. Most netbooks come with a CD player writerDVD. If you want to copy DVDs, you’ll need a DVD burner. At this time the maximum speed for burning a DVD is 16X.
- The disk drive. The hard disk speed is measured in rpm or rotations per minute. Try to find a netbook that has 4200rpm or 5400. A netbook with 40 GB is enough for an average person.
- Memory. Your netbook should have at least 1 GB of memory. However, you can get a netbook with 512 MB and works with Windows XP. You should avoid a netbook with only 256 MB of memory.
- Processor. You can choose between Intel and AMD. Currently, Intel has the best processor for a netbook called the Core 2 Duo. The processor speed is measured in gigahertz. The higher the number, the more the processor is. There are also dual-core CPU. This means they can handle two things at once. Accordingly, the processor is doubled.
- Size. You should choose a smaller screen if you carry your netbook a lot. Generally, a 14.1-inch screen is considered small. A 17-inch screen is considered big. A 17-inch screen is heavier and use up the battery life more. You can get a 15 inch or an inch 15.4.
- Warranty. Every netbook should come with one year manufacturer’s warranty only covers defective equipment. You can also get an extended warrantycovering accidents you may have.
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