Do I want my work to follow me?
Would a cheap netboo k do?
Wifi?
All i want to do is check facebook...
LOOKING FOR A DIGITAL CAFE COMPANION? WORDS: MR JACK COLA - SELF PROFESSED INTERNET NERD. WWW.JACKCOLA.ORG
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EN YEARS AGO, YOU WOULD NEVER HAVE SEEN ANYONE USING ANY SORT OF COMPUTERISED DEVICE WITH THEIR MORNING DOSE OF CAFFEINE. THAT SAID, TEN YEARS AGO YOU MAY HAVE STRUGGLED TO EVEN GET A DECENT COFFEE! SO LOTS HAS CHANGED FOR THE BETTER, BUT ONE QUESTION REMAINS - WITH ALL THIS CHOICE WHICH DEVICE SUITS ME?
If you want to be included in this growing trend, you need to get yourself a netbook/notebook/laptop/tablet ipad2 type thing. So, that established, what is the best device for you? You have to take into account the price, size, and performance. With so many choices and combinations, how do you know what to splash your hard earned on? Consider the following four points and you’ll be well on your way to surfing the web with your next latte. 1. WHAT DO YOU NEED IT FOR? To be able to understand what sort of device you require, you have to understand your needs and determine the primary use of it. Are you going to have it plugged into a wall and another monitor and use it as your desktop PC replacement? Are you going to use it during your commute to work on public transport? Are you going to use it to take notes during lectures? Are you going to use it only for work? Are you going to use it to play games, or will it be a combination of the above reasons? What you are going to use it for should govern what you should get. 2. SIZE AND WEIGHT The first thing to look out for is the size and weight. A 10-in netbook weighs just over 1kg so it is extremely portable and very easy to use in small places such as buses, cars, and even lecture theatres. It is great for casual web browsing, checking email and jotting down notes. If 10 inches is a bit small for you, or you do not require using it in small areas, a 15-inch laptop’s is your next best alternative. The larger you go, the more awkward it can be carrying it with you, so just keep that in mind. 3. PERFORMANCE After you determine the size you want, you then have to look at performance. Generally, a larger sized laptop has a better cost/performance ratio than a smaller size laptop. If you plan to play games or do video editing, you will need a laptop with the latest technology. Nevertheless, if it is only for work, or web browsing, a laptop, you can afford to cut back on performance, which will also reduce the cost. 4. $ COST The other major factor that comes into play is cost. Laptop prices range from $200 to more than $5000. You can pick up a 10-inch netbook under $500, and 15-inch laptops range between $700 and $2000. The main factor of cost is what is inside; followed by size. Look for one that suits your needs.
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