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Get prices and specs of PC-compatible notebooks and laptop computers.
Before Purchasing a Laptop Computer Consider the following.
1. Portability - The main reason to have a laptop or notebook computer is the need to take it anywhere. If you don't need portability, then you should probably buy a desktop.
2. Expense - Laptop computers cost almost twice as much if not more as similar specs desktops. Expensive isn't it? Just like buying 2 desktop.
3. Speed - Laptops are 20-30% slower than a desktop with the same features (CPU, hard drive capacity, etc.). Slower CPUs, motherboards, hard drives, and video systems all contribute to the speed loss.
4. Upgradeability - Laptop computers are mostly non-upgradeable. Whatever CPU, video card (built into the motherboard), sound card (also built-in), and screen, that come with the laptop are the same parts the laptop will end with. While it is possible to upgrade main memory, and removable drives, the upgrades can cost twice as much as a desktop's. Upgrades using PC cards or docking stations are also very expensive. You can also upgrade newer laptops through their USB, USB 2.0, and Firewire ports. Only USB 2.0 and Firewire ports can run high speed devices e.g. hard drives and dvd drives. Again, all external drives cost almost twice as much as an internal drive.
5. Repairs - it is expensive to repair a laptop computers because its simply harder for them to repair. Sometimes parts won't be available and you would need to scrap the whole laptop computer.
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