Notebook PCs / Laptop
PC World Staff (PC World) 15/10/2007 11:42:13

Battery

If you expect to use your computer on the move, battery life is an important consideration. All notebooks now use rechargeable Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) batteries, which currently offer the best performance of the commercial battery technologies in common use.

The performance of a Li-Ion battery is judged by its capacity, which is measured in cells.

Most notebook vendors will offer a variety of optional battery upgrades (batteries with around 6-12 cells) or even a second battery for when travelling.

A word of warning: many notebook warranties that may go for one or even three years will still only cover the battery for six months.

Also, don't forget that high power processors, plenty of RAM, graphics cards and fast disk drives will devour battery life. If you will frequently be operating your notebook on its battery power, you may want to investigate your processor, notebook and operating system's various power-saving options.

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Really wonderful piece of

Really wonderful piece of information and I appreciate it that you share something so useful with the readers of this blog. I've always been a pc, but after using a notebook, I've fallen in love with it.
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I am just so sure which ones

I am just so sure which ones I will consider buying. There are too many offered for low prices and yet great enough features, lol..

Mac has stronger laptops, PCs

Mac has stronger laptops, PCs are better desktops.
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Personally I suit the

Personally I suit the notebook computer but I want know how I can get my notebook insured by a insurance company?.

It depends on your habbits..

It depends on your habbits..

Laptops and notbooks are the

Laptops and notbooks are the same size you have got mixed up with netbooks they are the smaller ones
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when I go to see customers I

when I go to see customers I like to have all the data and work on my laptop

Well, for me it is all about

Well, for me it is all about mobility at present, so it's a laptop every time
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Mac has stronger laptops, PCs

Mac has stronger laptops, PCs are better desktops.
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For me it is about

For me it is about mobility.
when I go to see customers I like to have all the data and work on my laptop
but I do have a PC at home
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Ive led to believe notebooks

Ive led to believe notebooks are smaller?

when I go to see customers I

when I go to see customers I like to have all the data and work on my laptop
but I do have a PC at home- I don't think a laptop could ever replace it

Being almost 2 years old some

Being almost 2 years old some changes in the market haven't been noted.

Neato

For me it is about mobility.
when I go to see customers I like to have all the data and work on my laptop
but I do have a PC at home- I don't think a laptop could ever replace it.

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yes. teo years is a lot in

yes. teo years is a lot in this industry.

No difference, just different

No difference, just different names for the same.

i love notebooks, i only

i love notebooks, i only recently started using them as well.
ive always been a pc man, but after using a notebook, ive fallen in love with it.
thanks for the article.

For me it is about

For me it is about mobility.
when I go to see customers I like to have all the data and work on my laptop
but I do have a PC at home- I don't think a laptop could ever replace it

Mac has stronger laptops, PCs

Mac has stronger laptops, PCs are better desktops.

Update

Excellent article.

A suggestion though would be to update this article annually. Being almost 2 years old some changes in the market haven't been noted.

Very helpful though, thank you.

Laptops and notbooks are the

Laptops and notbooks are the same size you have got mixed up with netbooks they are the smaller ones

dianabol

Are notebooks the same as laptops, or is there a slight difference? Ive led to believe notebooks are smaller?

thanks

i love notebooks, i only recently started using them as well.
ive always been a pc man, but after using a notebook, ive fallen in love with it.
thanks for the article.
Mike

Mobility

Well, for me it is all about mobility at present, so it's a laptop every time.

Tech News

Asking what warranty

Asking what warranty specifics concerning screen LCD and Hinges as well is a good idea, Also, What about accidental damages, is it included in this type of warranty or not.

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