mrtegation99:


Are you left brained thinker?

stop derailing the thread plx

Am sure this writeup was copied from a writeup of around 2014 or 2015 when you read through well...its an informative stuff honestly but mehn.... Going for a mac is still the best but money is the foundation for that ....

Nice

Tazdroid:

Very useful.


Ah ah, Mokoshalb, na you?

Na me oo, you wan buy laptop for me..?

Olasco93:
Please, my Laptop sound changed lastweek immediately after watching a Loud movie, it's now sounding as if the Speaker burst/tear and I can't hear sound clearly. Also, the Headphone port is not functioning. Any help?

go and repair the speaker then update the speakers drivers...

Olasco93:
Please, my Laptop sound changed lastweek immediately after watching a Loud movie, it's now sounding as if the Speaker burst/tear and I can't hear sound clearly. Also, the Headphone port is not functioning. Any help?

maybe you installed an equalizer

its worth it if you need it specifically, if u have no special use go for windows..

djlaqua91:
OP I'm Considering a Mac, is it worth it?

amiablesystems:
mokoshlab is going places o. small small, play play una dey look d guy, the guy dey improve dey go, play play.

Well done, clean graphics, nice points. I approve 100%, i added a new laptop to my collection and checked these points recently..

Guess what mokosh.. i went for 3.5 Ghz Processor 2 Tb Hard Disk, Battery 8 hours 32Gb Ram

Really..? Thanks! Wow, you got a beast there...

31, OluKa Close.. Ikeja Lagos that's my address send my own there ASAP ooo

mrtegation99:
Nice Analysis @ OP. Straight to the point and fullstop. You deserve a gift from Tboss #lol.

Thanks! TBoss..? Lol...kuku kill me..

oga abeg i need better lappy at the range of 80-90k. tnx suggest

MOORCHMOORE:
I totally disagreed on #11, cause I've used Toshiba satellite for over 3 years now with nothing to regret.

Nothing bad aout it, but the post was made based on Naija level.... that means you must a very careful man! thumbs up!

DollarAngel:
Which spec is good for Yahoo yahoo?

windows XP with pentium 2 CPU.. will do just fine!

amiablesystems:
mokoshlab is going places o. small small, play play una dey look d guy, the guy dey improve dey go, play play.

Well done, clean graphics, nice points. I approve 100%, i added a new laptop to my collection and checked these points recently..

Guess what mokosh.. i went for 3.5 Ghz Processor 2 Tb Hard Disk, Battery 8 hours 32Gb Ram

Baba, where did you get it and how much? this is what I have been looking for, for a long time...

Pls help a bro with answer

this is cool

Good piece considering on buying a laptop ..my fear is.. I don't really know the best brand to go for @op can you help with that

figure007:
Am sure this writeup was copied from a writeup of around 2014 or 2015 when you read through well...its an informative stuff honestly but mehn.... Going for a mac is still the best but money is the foundation for that ....

Yea, I wrote it on my blog in 2015, just bringing it to NL..

Afref spending 8k on dell power brick.
It charges today
Tomorrow shows plugged in not charging.
Went bac aft 4 days to the stupid store
And d bastard says theres nothing he can do.
My ba3 is 2hrs 30 mins withour light.
Wat can i do.
I af to turn the cable point in 360 degrees be4 picks up
What could be the cause.
Na follow come dell charger

mokoshalb:
its worth it if you need it specifically, if u have no special use go for windows..

Battery life is my major concern. Can you recommend any good laptop with at least 6hours battery life?

amiablesystems:
mokoshlab is going places o. small small, play play una dey look d guy, the guy dey improve dey go, play play.

Well done, clean graphics, nice points. I approve 100%, i added a new laptop to my collection and checked these points recently..

Guess what mokosh.. i went for 3.5 Ghz Processor 2 Tb Hard Disk, Battery 8 hours 32Gb Ram

Which system is this abeg

The screen size should be big enough at least 15 inches. Because looking at a small screen for long hours can affect your eyesight and cause eye strain.

Isn't this contradictory? What causes eye strain? Screen size or glare?

[quote author=mokoshalb post=54539835]Laptops are getting stronger and thinner each day thanks to the ultrabook design features and new processors by Intel. Often people search for best laptops within their price range, and they all they get is sponsored laptop recommendations. These paid reviews often glorify overpriced Apple Macbooks and do not do justice to other brands out there, e.g. Lenovo, Dell, and Asus. But I am not going to debate which laptop is best or recommended for purchase in the year 2016. Instead, I will give you valuable tips and checklist for buying a good laptop that will immensely help you with your Laptop purchase.

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Guide and Tips for Buying a New OR Used Laptop:


1. Processor Architecture
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The currently used high-performance Processor microarchitecture by Intel is Broadwell series. Also, a new architecture is coming early 2016 its called Skylake processors. Every new processor series promises improved GPU, CPU performance bundled with excellent battery life. So look for a laptop with newer CPU.
1. Intel Broadwell starts with 5xxx on processor model no.
2. Intel Skylake series starts with 6xxx

2. Battery Life
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After the performance, the next is battery life. A decent laptop must have at least 2+ hours of battery life on a full charge. If it fails to deliver such usage time on battery, it’s time to skip that laptop.

3. Keyboard, Mouse, and Webcam
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Placement of input devices is very crucial. Make sure of the following:
Keyboards’ keys are correctly placed, there has to be a little distance between them.
The touchpad should be in the middle and should not interfere when you’re typing.
Webcam must be placed in the center, if it's on the left-right, you’ll have a hard time adjusting to it.

4. Long Charger Cable
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Pretty much self-explanatory. Power brick must have a long cable, so you don’t have to stay near power socket all the time just to charge your laptop.

5. Avoid Graphic Card Unless Required
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Graphics cards (GPU) are very power hungry, and they can put a negative impact on the battery life or your machine. Also, the video card performance reduces as your laptop ages. It is best to avoid GPU unless you have a real use for it (e.g. gaming, video editing). Intel is doing a great job with the new processors, the Broadwell, Skylake series CPU already has good dedicated graphics (Iris Pro) processors built-in. You should go after it only if you are a hardcore gamer..

6. Heating Issues
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It’s best not to overlook heat factor. Overheating can cause the laptop to malfunction; it can also reduce its life. If the laptop gets heat up even on low usage, avoid it at all cost because it can cause permanent burns on your Lap.

7. Build Quality
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It is the very important thing to look for. Build quality has to be sturdy, check the overall laptop and examine its build quality, also check the LCD/LED hinges durability. If the laptop is made of cheap plastic/material, chances are it won’t survive in the long run.

8. Good number of USB ports
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I have this laptop with just two USB slots which are a pain. I have to use USB extension to connect additional devices. So make sure you get a laptop with at least 3 to 4 use ports.

9. Built-in Operating System
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Windows 10 is now a default standard for all coming windows Laptops. It means drivers and software utilities will be that operating system. But what if you want to run a program that only runs on Windows 7 or 8.1? Always check backward driver and OS compatibility on manufacturer’s website. Linux and Mac are also OS you should watch out for if you specifically need it.

10. Headphone and Mic Jack
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Many laptops these days come with a single dual-purpose 3.5mm audio jack that supports both Headphone/Mic input. I would suggest you avoid it and get a machine with separate for Mic and Headphone slot.

11. Avoid Touchscreen (Hybrids)
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The idea of touchscreen looks appealing on a Laptop but trust me it isn’t. You might use your laptop touchscreen for a few days and then never use it again. Laptops are not Tablet replacement; they are heavy, they heat up pretty quickly on your lap. Not to mention the rotatable screen is fragile and can be easily broken.

12. Expensive is not always better.

This is not a case when buying a notebook. Many laptop manufacturers add premium price, addons such as extended warranty, software bundles which you’re not going ever to use. Avoid that.

13. Screen size
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The screen size should be big enough at least 15 inches. Because looking at a small screen for long hours can affect your eyesight and cause eye strain.

14. SD Card reader.
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It is great to a has a built-in SD card reader. You don’t have to connect your camera through a data cable. So keep an eye on it.

15. RAM and Storage
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If you are planning to use your laptop for web browsing, movies and a little bit of Photoshop, 4 GB ram is enough. If you going use memory intensive applications such as CAD, get a RAM upgrade. For the Hard drive, you can get 500 GB or 1 TB; it totally depends on you. If you want speedy storage, get Solid State Drive (SSD).

16. HDMI, Ethernet, and other ports
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Make sure the laptop you are going to buy has all support for all these ports. HDMI will let you connect your Laptop to your TV for watching movies and sharing media. Ethernet (LAN) is good for transferring huge files to router or media server.

17. WiFi and Bluetooth.
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They are standard for every machine nowadays. But if you have a dual band gigabit router installed at your house then double check if your Laptop supports gigabit WiFi.

My thinking capacity has come to an end, let me know if I am missing something. Nowadays, it is very hard to buy a laptop that fits your needs. I hope my checklist helps you in your next Laptop purchase.



Source: http://www.mokoshalb.com/2016/01/guides-for-buying-new-laptops-for.html[
i beg help me check any laptop that have all u just mention on apple.com please help me and check i want to buy a new laptop. just forget about the price and do it for me

Bamz:
The screen size should be big enough at least 15 inches. Because looking at a small screen for long hours can affect your eyesight and cause eye strain.

Isn't this contradictory? What causes eye strain? Screen size or glare?

Its not contradictory at all, it implies that smaller screen = smaller objects on the screen which you must strain your eye before you get it... like reading from a board and reading from a sheet of paper.. hope you get...

my own be say my lappy charger Dan burn

Ok am not hating, but this no 7 aint doing us justice cause

1.No hardcore gamer plays video games on his laptop while on BATTERY, INFACT those kind laptops comes powered with intel as well to be USED WHEN ON BATTERY.


2. Graphics card performance does not reduce as it ages, unless
- you have cooling problems
-New CURRENT games update that are above ur old graphics card capability to handle.

Am sorry if am a bit annoying

mokoshalb:
Its not contradictory at all, it implies that smaller screen = smaller objects on the screen which you must strain your eye before you get it... like reading from a board and reading from a sheet of paper.. hope you get...

An 11 inch monitor hardly strains the eyes where fonts can be enlarged. I don't agree.

One of the best posts I have ever read here. Thanks a bunch the geek there.

Op, for someone who wants to use his system for graphics design, what will you advice in terms of specs? Other gurus in the house pls come in too

I left my laptop for so long and when I decided to use it again, I noticed that its battery had died down completely. I tried charging it but there was no positive result and I later changed the battery. If I plug it to the light, it keeps telling me to consider replacing the battery and even if it charges, it doesn't last long. I removed the battery when I left it for so long. It also selects CD plates. How do I correct these problems pls?

Bamz:


An 11 inch monitor hardly strains the eyes where fonts can be enlarged. I don't agree.

Ok I agree with you...

Gabbyelep:
One of the best posts I have ever read here. Thanks a bunch the geek there.

Thanks!

Jiang:
Ok am not hating, but this no 7 aint doing us justice cause

1.No hardcore gamer plays video games on his laptop while on BATTERY, INFACT those kind laptops comes powered with intel as well to be USED WHEN ON BATTERY.


2. Graphics card performance does not reduce as it ages, unless
- you have cooling problems
-New CURRENT games update that are above ur old graphics card capability to handle.

Am sorry if am a bit annoying

At all, you have a point! thanks for adding!