Laptops with the increasing processing power and the decline in prices have become a good substitute for traditional desktop personal computer. Among the other requirement of mobility today, for business or leisure, the laptop has become an indispensable tool and from which we can no longer separate.

Today’s average laptops weigh around 3 kg, are equipped with liquid crystal display generally 15 or 17 inches and with very capacious hard drives and CD / DVD. But we see the characteristics that we must consider the effect of choice.

Which processor to choose for our new laptop?

Intel having presented low-power versions of its Pentium and Celeron micro-processors has designed the family of CPUs designed specifically for notebook offerings. It started with the Pentium III Mobile, which is different from the model mounted on the desktop primarily for SpeedStep technology (able to suspend the power of the CPU subsystem is not active) to reach the current Pentium M, part of the Centrino technology.

This processor, not to be confused with the Pentium 4 M, was designed from scratch to be less greedy and more energy efficient than Pentium 4 (with the same frequency, the Pentium M is much more powerful than the P4).

Speaking of technical features, remember that the latest versions of the Pentium M, made a few weeks, have a Front Side Bus of 533 MHz (such as desktop processors so to speak), a clock rate up to 2.13 GHz, a cache internal 2 M-byte and consumes only 27 W. The corresponding chipset, called the Mobile Intel 915 Express Chipset, supports DDR2 (use less of the DDR) and is also available with a new integrated video controller. This latter, compatible DirectX9, also runs a composite video output for connecting a television set (must be activated by the manufacturer of the notebook).

Even the audio streams are handled by chipsets, compatible Dolby Digital 7.1, which is able to monitor individual channels, for example coming from different devices. The complete switch from `current 855 chipset-based platforms to one with the 915 are scheduled for the second quarter of 2005. This latter, considered by Intel as “Stable Platform”, will have a life of at least twelve months. In the long run, as well as an increase in clock frequency of the Pentium M, Intel considers a new family of processors with dual-core, which saw the light in 2006.

AMD processors are cheaper and are “powerful” than Intel! Let’s now talk of AMD microprocessors in terms of technology, saying clearly that they have nothing to envy to those offered by Intel. Often thought to buy a PC with AMD is a choice only linked to the savings but it is not. Let us be clear that AMD processors are cheaper and are “powerful” than Intel processors.

Consult the extensive notebook deals at www.bigboxstore.com to find the cheapest mini laptop computers. Cheapest mini laptop computers are offered by brands like Acer, IBM, Toshiba, HP, Sony, Fujitsu Siemens, Asus, BenQ.11

A Guide to help you decide what laptop to buy.I hope it will help.We will see how Toshiba laptops are compared to other brands.

More compact, aesthetic, consume less energy, mobile, laptops have many advantages and are gradually replacing desktops. From 7 to 22 inches, these machines can fit in your bag or never leave your office. Unlike desktop computers are not scalable: it is therefore necessary to define your needs initially to make the right choice.

What do you do with your machine? Playing, working, surfing the internet, mount the HD movie on your last vacation? Question not alternative: would you take this machine in your daily travel?If you can answer these two questions, 75% of the selection work is done!

Netbooks – ultra-mobile machine

A netbook complements a first machine or laptop. Very light and with self-record (more than 5 hours), netbooks offer in return for poor performance and ease of use on their small keyboards linked. Do not place too much faith in their abilities, you’d be disappointed. Keep in mind that they are primarily used for three purposes: office, internet surfing and video. A detail that is important: they have no optical drive.

1st prize (<500 euros) - mainly Office

A laptop can go below 500 euros. Warning, these machines are relatively heavy and generally offer low average overall performance. Designed primarily for desktop use (text editor, Internet surfing), they can also be used to edit movies or edit your photos. This provided to be patient. The diagonal screen the most frequent in this segment are 15 inches and 17 inches.The latter have the advantage of taking up a larger keyboard and usually a pad handy to work.Equipped with very modest graphics chips, they are confined to solitary and very few games claimants 3D resources.

The best quality / price € 890-1290 – Multi-purpose and replacement of desktop.

Increase the budget compared to entry-level machine offers several advantages. A quick turnaround on the increase, the most modern sockets (HDMI port of arrival for example) and more comfort in games. All diagonal screen, 12 to 18 inches, are available in this price range.For mobile use, set your limit to 13 inches. In addition, the models become portable. You can always take them with you, but the effort required is much greater.11

Computers are divided into several categories and when you decide to buy one, you should first all think what you need it for, in order to make the best choice possible. So, if you are planning to keep in your house, you should probably go for a computer. But if you are interested in laptops, then think if you just needed for games and movies or surfing the web, music and socializing on messenger.

If you use it for games and movies, you will probably keep it on your desk and use it as a desktop, always connected to a source. But if you want something portable, you should go for mini laptop computers. Mini laptop computers are of course, very small, have a small display and do not weight very much. This way, you can keep them in your purse.

Mini laptop computers come in different sizes, colors, but usually are not famous for their technical performances. Some of the recommended mini laptop computers are Samsung Q1, Samsung WiMax tablet, all-in-one device Hybrid Dual Portable Computer, Wibrain’s UMPC, DataWind Pocket Surfer 2, 3G iPhone and Verizon ICD Ultra LTE tablet.

Tablet PC: is some sort of laptop/notebook, with a spinning display. The laptop can be transformed in an agenda, where you can write with a digital pen. Compared to notebooks, these tablets have the same number of ports or less, depending on their dimensions. Tablet PC’s are usually used for presentations. The standard size of the display is 12″ inch – 15″inch.Notebooks

or mini- notebooks: are laptops with small displays, weight and price. They usually have a very feeble processor and no optic unit. These gadgets are used by people who need mobility and wireless Internet connection. Even if people say these are quite new gadgets on the market, you should know that this category, called sub- notebook, exists for a while now, but the only thing that it lacked was marketing and a reasonable price. The dimensions of the display are 7″ inch – 12″inch. UMPC – Ultra Mobile Personal Computer: is a superior part of PDA’s. On these ones, you can find even fewer ports than on notebooks or a tablet and are usually very expensive. Their performances are inferior to notebooks. Size of the display: 5″ inch – 7″ inch.

MID – Mobile Internet Device: is a marketing term used to describe a hand computer which has Internet connection, capable of creating multimedia files and which is smaller than a UMPC. MIDs are somewhere between UMPC tablets and PDA Smartphone’s. The dimensions of the screen are 3.5″ inch – 6″inch. PDA and Smartphone: these are not actual laptops, but are as functional as a portable laptop. The dimensions of the screen are 2″ inch – 3.5″inch.

You should identify the dimensions you need: for pocket, purse, backpack, then establish how much are you willing to pay for your new gadget and then go for it. The only advice I have for you is to be honest with yourself when you want to purchase a laptop. Most people do not really need performance, so you have the opportunity to buy something specific to your needs at the best price.11

We should talk about laptops manufactured by companies which specialize in laptops and especially mini-laptops. Those are Nokia, BenQ, ViewSonic. They created some very convenient mini laptop price to quality ratio. Mini laptop of the 10.1 inch of the Nokia 3G Booklet was launched in the UK at a very steep price for 649 pounds, or approximately 3,000 USD. What gives to such a price?
First, an Intel Atom Z530 at 1.6 GHz (slowly), 1 GB DDR2 RAM and a 120GB hard drive. Display the 10.1 inch anti-glare has a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels, so enable viewing of HD videos (720p). In terms of connections, talking about WiFi 802.11 b / g / n, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR and a built-in 3G modem plus an integrated GPS. We find also 3 USB 2.0 ports, HDMI port, headphone jack, DC-in, SD card reader and slot SIM / USIM.

Nokia Booklet 3G slim and nice design, provided the aluminum shell and small size – measuring 26.4 cm x 18.5 cm x 1.99 cm and weighs 1.25 kg. Works with Windows 7 Starter Edition and has an integrated 1.3 megapixel webcam. Battery life can reach up to 12 o’clock, which does not sound bad at all. It’s among the BenQ to present the new mini laptop with the 10.1 inch Pineview, lovely Joybook Lite U103. Although not necessarily shine through technical specifications,’s netbook is leading some interesting tricks. One of them would be Q-charge, quick charge battery system from BenQ, with which you can recharge in one hour enough energy both for 4.5 hours of autonomy.

Also Joybook Lite U103 is equipped with SRS TruSurround HD and SRS CS Headphone, the first 10-inch mini laptop enjoying the sound system. And things do not stop there. Besides this, BenQ U103 has a storage space of up to 500 GB HDD, plus an optional 32GB SSD past him. Otherwise, note the new Intel Atom N450 (Pineview), 802.11b/g/n WiFi connectivity, optional Bluetooth and optional 3G, a 1.3 MP webcam and an LED display Ultra Vivid balcklit 16:9. No Chapter battery lies not bad – go 8 hours with a 6 cell battery and 4 hours with one of three cells. Works with Windows 7.



And why should we complain when it comes to using any of Joybook Lite U103, because it is equipped with a new and intuitive multitouch touchpad plus a 92% keyboard. E and small and thin, with the 2.5 cm thick and weighing only 1.1 kg. It is already available in China, Taiwan and Korea, two color options – blue (Ocean Blue) and White (Arctic White). Not yet on pricing or when it will reach the European market. Those from ViewSonic mortis held to launch the first mini laptop with Windows 7, but forgot all current technical performance, so their new ViewBook VNB102 looks more like a netbook on the beginning of 2009. When all manufacturers announce new models with the latest generation of Intel, Pineview, the ViewSonic bring the market a mini laptop with Intel Atom N270 processor, 160GB hard drive and 1GB RAM.



ViewBook VNB102 has the 10.1 inch LED display (with a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels) and, in terms of connections, have WiFi b / g, does not support 802.11n and has Bluetooth. It is fitted instead of a VGA webcam, 3 USB 2.0 ports, VGA port, Ethernet and a card reader, 3-in-1. The good news is that the 6 cell battery can reach a range of about 6 o’clock. Mini laptop will work with Windows 7 Starter Edition and will cost around $ 400.

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All over the world we can find numerous people who use their laptop computers and mini notebooks daily in order to get their work done. The advantages that a mini notebook computer offers are numerous and highly important for most users. When talking about a mini notebook, we talk about a device that has small dimensions, that is lightweight and that offer high performances with the help of the user can do its work not mattering it has to finish a certain project or the user wants to relax and listen to music, play a game or watch a movie. The mini notebook is a device that is becoming a must have one for many people especially for those people who need to work and travel in the same time. When people purchase a mini notebook, they must first pay attention at certain things like the specifications of the device. All buyers have different needs and some of them do not need a highly performant device in order to get their work done and that is why some people tend to purchase a medium range device that manages to satisfy entirely their daily needs. For these people, a medium range device is the best mini notebook computer because it manages to offer all the things that they need, not mattering it isn’t a performant, last generation one.

From my point of view and also from the points of view of other people, the best mini notebook computer is the ones that manages to satisfy the needs of the owners. Not always the best mini notebook computer is the one that is the most expensive and that is equipped with the latest technology. The number of people who prefer a highly performant device is big and this why many people tend to save some money a few months and purchase a last generation device although they only need a medium one. These people want to keep up with the latest technology and this is the reason why they tend to purchase the latest devices that appear on the market.

These last generation devices and also the medium range ones can be bought from one of the many stores that can be found in every city. These stores are being visited by a large number of people who are planning to buy a mini notebook and they make a small research in order to find what store is the best and what has the best devices and the best prices because not all people can afford spending a large quantity of money. Buyers also have the possibility of purchasing mini notebook computers from the Internet because on the web can be found numerous websites that practically are stores. Buying from the Internet is much more easier because first of all you manage to save an important amount of time because the purchase is done much faster. Another great thing about shopping from the Internet is that the desired product is delivered at the address you specify in the order.



All in all, the best mini notebook computer doesn’t exist… the best one is that device that manages to satisfy the daily needs of its users without any kind of problems.11