Hi Nairalanders,
Please i want to know what to look out for in buying laptops.I mean what makes a good laptop and by the way are gateway laptops any good.thanks

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Hi Nairalanders,
Please i want to know what to look out for in buying laptops.I mean what makes a good laptop and by the way are gateway laptops any good.thanks

I guess the most important factor you would have to consider when buying a Laptop is your pocket. U might also ask yourself what exactly do u need it for. Its very important you know exactly why u need a laptop and what exactly u may need it for when buying one. These factors determine what exactly you should look out for when buying one.
Laptops come in different configurations, sizes, quality, designs and also prices. Nowatimes, Laptops comes with entertainment packages which makes it of course more interesting and expensive. When buying a standard Notebook, u should consider its Processor speed (depends on ur applications), Hard Drive (determines Software and data tht could be installed or stored), its Design (depends on ur taste), its RAM ( fastens applications), Battery type, and others.
Don't listen to people that would tell you a special Brandname is good or not cos Laptops are not produced in Nigeria. Dell, Hp, Fujitsu-Siemens, Panasonic, etc are all good makers of Notebooks but like i said, it all depends on what exactly you need it for. If you need help in choosing one, i could be of good help to u but pls dont "throw ur money out of the window" in the name of buying a Laptop.

K.Martins

Thank you,I appreciate your explanation but i really want to know about the processor which one is good for what.Of course i'll want to be as economical as possible

Tell me exactly what u need ur Laptop for and i'll tell you the right processor speed and type you might need. The whole principle on how it works won't do u no good at the moment cos it might be too complicated.

Also state how much you are willing to give out. But most importantly what exactly do u want to use it for.

There are several guides online.

Try: http://reviews.cnet.com/laptop-buying-guide/
or http://www.kelkoo.co.uk/co_841-laptop-guide-laptop-buyers-guide.html

or google up your question.

good link sha.

cheers