A Purchase Guide To Budget Notebooks
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A Guide to Buying Budget Notebooks
Introduction
Notebooks have captivated computer users since their debut in the early 1980s due to their compact size and portability. Although they initially struggled in the market, rapid advancements soon made them top-selling products worldwide. Nowadays, budget notebooks offer essential features and full functionality, making them an ideal choice for many consumers.
Choosing the Right Budget Notebook
With numerous manufacturers and models available, selecting the right budget notebook can be challenging. Here’s a guide to some top manufacturers and their offerings in the budget notebook category.
Sony
Sony VAIO notebooks are renowned for their blend of flexibility and power. They come with advanced features such as a 15.4” WXGA display, dual-core processors, and a 100GB hard drive. While they may not be the cheapest, the extra cost provides higher technological capabilities.
Key Features:
- Intel Core Duo Processor T2250 1.72 GHz- Windows Vista
- 1GB DDR2 RAM
- Widescreen XGA display
- Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
- 100GB SATA hard disk (5400 rpm)
- CD-RW/DVD ROM
- Wireless LAN 802.11 a/b/g
- Various connectivity options
- Weighs around 6.5 pounds
- Lithium-ion battery up to 5.5 hours
- One-year limited warranty
Starting Price: $929 and varies with optional accessories.
Dell
Dell’s budget notebooks offer a powerful combination of performance, mobility, and entertainment at an attractive price point.
Key Features:
- AMD Turion 62 X2 1.8 GHz/1MB cache processor- Windows Vista
- 512MB RAM
- Widescreen XGA display
- ATI Radeon Xpress 256 MB video graphics
- Up to 80GB hard disk
- CD-RW/DVD ROM
- Weighs around 6 pounds
- 9-cell lithium-ion battery
- One-year limited warranty
Starting Price: $549 and varies with optional accessories.
Toshiba
Toshiba budget notebooks provide a reliable blend of functionality and affordability, featuring a 15.4” WXGA display and robust connectivity options.
Key Features:
- Intel Celeron processor (1+ GHz)- Windows Vista
- 512MB RAM
- Widescreen XGA display
- Radeon Xpress 200M video graphics
- 60GB hard disk
- CD-RW/DVD ROM
- Wireless LAN (802.11 b/g)
- Weighs around 5 pounds
- 4-cell lithium-ion battery
- TV-out S-video
- One-year parts and labor warranty
Starting Price: $599 and varies with optional accessories.
HP
HP offers budget notebooks with a stylish black resin finish and a mix of style, mobility, and performance.
Key Features:
- AMD Sempron 3500+- Windows Vista
- 15.4” WXGA Widescreen
- 512MB DDR2 RAM
- CD-RW/DVD ROM
- Wireless connectivity (802.11b/g WLAN)
- Weighs around 7 pounds
- Nvidia video graphics with 256 MB
- 6-cell lithium-ion battery
- USB, LAN, and modem port
- Integrated stereo speakers
- 60GB SATA hard disk
- TV-out S-video
- One-year warranty (parts and labor)
Starting Price: $569 and varies with optional accessories.
Conclusion
Portable electronic devices, once considered a luxury, are now accessible essentials for many people. Budget notebooks are perfect for those with limited budgets who still need portability for personal or professional tasks. If that sounds like you, don’t wait any longer to get your ideal budget notebook!
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Author: Roberto Sedycias, IT Consultant for PoloMercantil
License: This article is under the GNU FDL license and can be distributed without prior authorization. The author’s name and all included URLs must remain intact.
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