Thursday, January 24, 2008

Laptops for Work

As a business professional, you'll need a laptop that can efficiently multi-task between spreadsheets and word processing documents while allowing you to display dazzling presentations. Internet connectivity is also a vital and necessary consideration for checking your email and staying in touch with the office while you're on the road or working from a remote location. You'll need a laptop that is lightweight and durable, built to withstand the abuse it will incur while traveling.Here are the minimum requirements you should look for when shopping for a laptop computer for work:
Processor speed - 2 GHz to 2.5 GHz will work for general office software. If you'll be running many programs simultaneously, go with a 2.5 GHz or 3 GHzMemory - 256 MB of RAM installed (512 MB for the more intensive business user)Hard Drive - 40 GB (60 GB for the more intensive business user)Screen size - 14" or larger. The size of the screen will affect the overall weight and portability of the laptop.Cost - A typical business computer costs around $1,400 to $2,000 but for more intensive needs, which require more features, expect to pay over $2,000.

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