The fact is that the internet is full of advice. Sadly, it isn't easy to figure out which articles you can trust and which have been written to take advantage of you. Thankfully, the experts from MaxNaija who contributed to this article truly have the experience necessary to make the tips below trustworthy, so keep reading.

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1. Consider a less expensive option :
If you have your heart set on a more expensive laptop, consider a refurbished/used unit. Many shops offer these, and they often come with a fair warranty too, protecting you in many ways. This will save you thousands of naira you would have spent over a new laptop, while still offering you all the features and specifications of the model you truly want.

2. Cost Of Parts:

Laptops are often fairly expensive to repair. Since everything is jammed into a tight space, technicians have to be careful when they're taking them apart. Not to mention that laptops parts are more expensive since they have to be smaller and more condensed. So keep that in mind if you're looking to buy a laptop. So you don't buy a laptop whose part are difficult or impossible to replace when faulty.

3.Usage:

Avoid using your laptop computer on a soft surface, such as a pillow or bed. Setting your laptop on a soft surface blocks air flow that is supposed to flow through the ventilation holes on the bottom. This can cause your laptop to overheat. When using your laptop in bed, rest it on a book or other hard surface to allow for ventilation.

4. Where to buy:

Before buying a laptop you should consider the different places where you can buy one. You can buy directly from a manufacturer. You can buy from a high-end computer store. There are many online stores and refurbished websites that you can buy a laptop from. Consider your budget, whether you need to try it before buying it, any additional costs, and the type of assistance you may need when deciding where to buy your laptop.

5. Laptop protection:

When you buy a laptop, consider getting a protective carrying case to go with it. While most laptops are fairly durable, they are susceptible to damage, wear and tear, and the weather. A good case can shield it from unnecessary damage, help it to last much longer, and keep it running properly to boot.

6. Seek Advice:

Ask your friends about their experiences with laptops that they own. Your friends and family can give you a lot of advice on what their favourite brands have been. This will make your selection process easy. Look for friends that have similar use laptop as the one you intend to buy, as this will help you know more about the product you are buying .

[b]7. Long term budget :
[/b]Remember that a laptop is not a long-term investment. You'll likely only use it a maximum of six years or so before you either are forced to get a replacement or decide it is just too outdated. That means you should factor in replacement costs when determining your budget.

These tips have been crafted to help you purchase a new laptop without the headache your uneducated peers face.
Thanks for taking time out of your busy day to read this, you are now informed with the data you need to succeed. Get started shopping today and find that new laptop!

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This is nice. weldone Op.

Sadly Mods doesn't visit computer section. this should be on front page. it'll do a lot of good.

webspark:
This is nice. weldone Op.

Sadly Mods doesn't visit computer section. this should be on front page. it'll do a lot of good.

Thanks.

Nice one Op...

For me when buying a laptop, its not about the price ooo, anything less than Intel Core i5 is for Children 500GB HD and 4GB RAM else i am only operating a toy

If its not up to 2gb dedicated video ram.. Then its a no no

good one op

justi4jesu:
Nice one Op...

again? Madam abeg shift this car Na.

stevolinkon40:
again? Madam abeg shift this car Na.

lol na only this parking space you see. Fi mi le o

Are people repairing laptop? for me i only care about battery
my laptop has 13hours battery life anyway and take only 1hour 30min to charge full battery

Nonsense thread

None of these makes sense bro. These are the least things to consider before buying a laptop.

Nice one bros
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On my way to aso villa to see faze

ohamsuche:
Nonsense thread

lol who do you?

Can it play Fifa 15 comfortably??

If not don't buy it

K

Well done

Whatever you do, don't buy HP.

#TeamToshiba

kevoh:
Whatever you do, don't buy HP.

#TeamToshiba

Are you saying HP products are bad?

I expect to see the configuration that best suit this part of the world

Nice one , but what about the specs, for me that's the most important aspect... The specs and the price...

good

naijainfogalery:
For me when buying a laptop, its not about the price ooo, anything less than Intel Core i5 is for Children 500GB HD and 4GB ROM else i am only operating a toy

make I pretend say Na RAM you mean instead of 4gb rom

kevoh:
Whatever you do, don't buy HP.

#TeamToshiba

as if that he had one.

i expected more in d writeup sha


7 important things and u didnt talk abt the RAM, HARD DISK, PROCESSOR SPEED, VIDEO GRAPHICS

I need a MacBook Pro but its price is out of this world.

I expect to see the configuration that best suit certain purposes such as gaming, softwares with animations etc, also the processor that best suit this part of the world.

naijainfogalery:
For me when buying a laptop, its not about the price ooo, anything less than Intel Core i5 is for Children 500GB HD and 4GB ROM else i am only operating a toy

make I pretend say Na RAM you mean instead of 4gb rom

justi4jesu:

lol na only this parking space you see. Fi mi le o

wanted to quote someone else

Utterly rubbish hints, to be honest

And just as I thought, this seems to have been copied from the Internet, with minimal editing and shamelessly claimed as an original work.

Judeoxide:
LIRE

bettercreature:
Are people repairing laptop? for me i only care about battery
my laptop has 13hours battery life anyway and take only 1hour 30min to charge full battery

Which make and series