| u are about to purchase a cheap notebook computer, | | | | there is enough RAM on the computer for those |
| the most important component that should be | | | | things. You can add extra memory on the computer |
| examined is the central processing unit. There are only | | | | for a small fee and have it installed for you, to make |
| two processors that you should consider for a | | | | sure your computer will run fast enough. |
| notebook computer, and they are the Intel Core 2 Duo | | | | Battery life is also a very important thing when you are |
| and the Intel Core Duo. These two chips are regarded | | | | considering buying a notebook computer. The main |
| as the most reliable and are the top of the line. Both | | | | purpose of getting a notebook computer is so that you |
| processors are available in notebook computers that | | | | can be mobile. If you have to constantly plug in your |
| are on the market for less than $1000. | | | | computer, what is it use? A fully charged battery on a |
| There are several notebook computers that you can | | | | quality notebook computer can last between 3 to 6 |
| easily find within a very affordable price range. These | | | | hours. (The central processing unit plays an important |
| systems are using older technology, since technology | | | | role in the battery life. The more programs you are |
| changes so quickly. You will probably have to buy | | | | running, the faster the battery will drain.) |
| another computer within a year or two. When looking | | | | When you are looking for a cheap notebook |
| for a cheap notebook computer, get one that will last | | | | computer, you should also consider the hard drive |
| you about four years. That will save you a few | | | | space. This is a very important factor. If your |
| hundred dollars in the long run. In other words, don't buy | | | | computer does not have enough space, it will |
| technology that is too old. Do some research before | | | | constantly run slow. If you don't use very many media |
| making a purchase, and don't assume that the | | | | files, a 60 to 80 GB hard drive will be fine for you. If |
| cheapest one is the best idea. | | | | you do plan to use a lot of media files, you should get |
| Another thing that you should be aware of when | | | | a bigger hard drive. |
| shopping for a cheap notebook computer is the RAM, | | | | There are various websites where you can easily get |
| memory. You need to make sure that the memory is | | | | the information about price, features, and discounts |
| fast enough to run the operating system that you plan | | | | available for notebook computers. Use the internet as |
| to use. You should also pay attention to software or | | | | a resource, and go get the best computer within your |
| computer games that you will be using, and make sure | | | | budget. |