Thursday 31 March 2011

To Buy A Mini Laptop Or Not To Buy

By Bob Randalph


If you've looked at the new mini laptop in a store or watched a friend use one, chances are you're dreaming of purchasing one for yourself. Before you ditch your current laptop and throw out a few hundred dollars or more, make sure it is a sound investment that is going to really add something valuable to your life.

The benefits of owning a mini version of the laptop center on its size. It will be a lot lighter to carry around, will fit more compactly into a bag or case, and is more discreet so everyone doesn't have to necessarily know what you have with you.

Many people may also find it much easier to position and work with while they are in different locations or seating positions.

While this may be a great purchase for one person, it might not actually be worth the current expense for others. It really depends on your expectations and what you intend to use it for.

First of all, how often do you plan to use it for actual typing? Some of the minis currently on the market have a pretty decent keyboard that will be comfortable for most people, especially if you are used to texting on a much smaller device. However, others have keyboard designs that are less than ideal for tapping out longer messages or texts.

The second question is how often you will be using your laptop for internet access. If you will be using it for email or browsing the web you will need a decent processing speed to make it worth the expense. If you choose wrong in this area you will spend more of your time waiting for pages to load than actually browsing.

The next consideration is whether you need Bluetooth capability or can do without. Without this compatibility you will only be able to access the internet when you are near a wifi network. For more remote access anytime and anywhere you happen to be, Bluetooth is necessary.

If you pay close attention to the style of the mini, how fast it can process, and how much connectivity it will allow you may find it to be a great purchase. It isn't necessarily worth paying an outrageous price for if you already have a laptop that you really like, but if you are in the market for something new and like the idea of having a more compact product than this may be the way to go.

If you have not used a mini laptop in the past, make sure to play with a few different display models in a store before making a purchase. This will give you a good idea of how comfortable the different features are to use and ensure that you will be happy with the purchase.




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