24 May 2009
Struggling to choose your next laptop? Why not take a look at the latest top sellers from laptops direct and see what everyone else is buying? Laptops Direct have a huge range of laptops for all types, whether you want to use it on the move, to store pictures or to make your latest movie on, you'll find what you need at Laptops Direct.
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Netbooks
Laptops
Netbooks
Acer Aspire One AOA110-Ap - 1GB - 16GB - Pink
If you want a laptop that you can easily take on your travels, or just a 2nd laptop for when the kids are hogging the family PC, the ACER ASPIRE ONE AOA110-Ap is worthy of serious consideration.
Our Price £179.97
Lenovo Ideapad S9e Netbook - 80GB Hard Drive
Lenovos much anticipated S Series netbook is finally here. And its designed to keep pace with your busy lifestyle possibly even simplify it.
Our Price £199.97
Samsung N310-KA01UK Netbook
The Samsung N310 has been expertly crafted to complement peoples fast-paced and digitally interconnected lives.
Our Price £383.97
Laptops
Samsung R510-FAAEUK Laptop
The R510`s redefine value as even the most budget conscious users cannot fail to be impressed by perfect balance of functionality, style and value.
Our Price £449.97
Sony NS20ES Silver Laptop
Easy to use, stylish to look at, sensual to touch, the new NS20E delivers the power of VAIO at a price everyone can afford.
Our Price £479.98
ASUS X58L-AP020A Laptop, O2 Mobile Broadband pay as you go Dongle
The X58L from Asus - the laptop manufacturers who started the netbook revolution - is perfect for those people looking for a fast multimedia home notebook with a stylish exterior.
Our Price £319.97
Samsung R505-FA03UK Laptop
The NEW R505 redefines value as even the most budget conscious users cannot fail to be impressed by perfect balance of functionality, style and value.
Our Price £439.97
Toshiba Satellite Pro L300-1Fo Laptop
Meet the Satellite Pro L300, its ideal if youre looking for a good, uncomplicated laptop for work and home. It comes with all of Toshibas renowned quality and feels expensive but its Toshibas most affordable range.
Our Price £399.97
Acer Aspire 5535 Laptop
Take your digital life to a whole new dimension with the Aspire 5535 featuring a brand-new 15.6" Acer CrystalBrite LCD, which sports a 16:9 aspect ratio for displaying movies in true cinema-like form just like its older more expensive brother the 6930.
Our Price £423.97
Lenovo N500 Laptop
This is the latest in the N500 line-up from Lenovo; in a super stylish, sleek chassis and with an unbeatable spec to match these wont stay around for long.
Our Price £388.97
04 April 2009
Welcome to the latest news post from Laptops Direct, below you will be able to find some of the fantastic offers currently available.
Acer Aspire 5920G Laptop
The Intel Core 2 Duo processor alongside 4GB RAM allows for hassle free smooth-running of programmes, while the 15.4' widescreen display and Dolby HD audio make for crystal clear visuals and striking sound quality.
£479.98
Toshiba Satellite Pro A300-1EA - Core 2 Duo P8400 2.26 GHz - 15.4 Inch TFT
This Toshiba A300 is a brilliant all-rounder that`s designed to please the eyes as well as perform beyond expectation at both home and work£429.97
Sony VAIO SR19XN - Core 2 Duo P8400 2.26 GHz - 13.3 Inch TFT
Need a powerful laptop to make things easier whatever you’re doing? Then take a look at the machine PC Pro fell in love with! The Sony Vaio SR19XN offers an amazing business package without compromising on the essentials that help you make the most of your spare time.
£799.97
HP Pavilion DV7-1213EA Laptop
With a striking, liquid metallic industrial design on the outside and powerful entertainment capabilities on the inside, this notebook is the perfect partner for fun, communication and productivity.£555.97
Asus X58C-AP008E Laptop
The new 15.4" widescreen Asus X58C will change what you see and what you hear. With limitless mobility, you can embrace the world of entertainment with just a few clicks whenever and wherever.£329.97
Samsung R505-FA03UK Laptop
The NEW R505 redefines value as even the most budget conscious users cannot fail to be impressed by perfect balance of functionality, style and value.£461.15
Samsung Netbook NC10 Ultra Portable Laptop in Pink
Developed with the needs of the kinetic elite in mind, the Samsung NC10 is expertly crafted so you can achieve even more on the move – and still look good!£307.97
Lenovo 3000 N200 Laptop
This N200 multi-functional wonder is no exception. Armed with the latest Intel Core 2 Duo technology, the new 2.1GHz Penryn processor combines fantastic performance with considerably reduced power consumption, which means you get extended battery life as well as lower energy bills.
£479.98
Sony VAIO NS20EP Pink Laptop
Easy to use, stylish to look at, sensual to touch, the new NS20E delivers the power of VAIO at a price everyone can afford.
£455.96
eMachine E520
It`s the ideal buy for surfing the internet and using simple applications such as word and excel. The massive 160GB hard drive offers loads of space to store your favourite movies and media content, whilst 1GB RAM will ensure everything runs smoothly.
£297.98
15 March 2009
A laptop is the ideal replacement for your desktop computer. The greatest advantage of a laptop is its portability. Unlike desktop computers, you can easily move a laptop around your home, carry it to work or class and take it with you when you travel. Laptops are a big investment, so before buying one, you should consider many factors like the manufacturer, performance and features.
What kind of laptop user are you?
A home user wants all the features of a desktop PC in the form of a notebook. If you are a home user, then choose a notebook which is easy to carry and comes with the most basic computer applications. Students should opt for an affordable laptop which is light and durable. Frequent fliers need slim notebook models with long-lasting batteries. A business user should purchase a laptop with plenty of hard disk space and advanced security features while a gamer needs a fast processor and the latest graphics card.
What are the different kinds of laptop computers available?
Laptops for Entertainment:
Multimedia laptops are always more expensive and heavier than your standard model. These laptops come with a powerful processor, abundant memory and a large hard drive. You can use these laptops as a mobile DVD player, MP3 jukebox and a digital photo album. If you buy a TV tuner card, you can even use your multimedia notebook as a television set. These notebooks are ideal for PC gaming.
Laptops for Business:
Laptops especially designed for business use are ultra portable. These laptops are durable and more secure than the basic laptop. They are best suited for consumers who are always on the move. A good business laptop should offer a fingerprint reader or SmartCard support to prevent data theft. These notebooks usually have advanced computer applications and wireless capabilities, so you can work even when you are away from your desk.
Laptops for Home:
The home user typically uses a laptop for checking mail and browsing the web. These laptops perform general tasks. A high speed processor is an unnecessary luxury and tends to be wasted on most home users. Opt for a notebook with at least a 14-inch screen and a comfortable keyboard. These laptops are generally heavy, weighing more than 4 kg at times. Their average battery life is less than three hours.
What constitutes a good laptop?
Ergonomics:
If you are going to use your laptop extensively, then you need to be comfortable with the keys. Try a laptop with slightly larger keys to avoid straining your fingers from typing. Most laptops come with a touch pad or a tracking pointer instead of a mouse. If you are a PC gamer, buy a separate mouse which can keep up with the fast-paced action on screen.
Operating Systems:
The Windows XP Media Center Edition is a good operating system for entertainment laptops. It makes optimal use of multimedia features like TV tuners, radio tuners and media players. If you are a professional who prefers Apple notebooks but are concerned about compatibility, check out the dual boot models by Apple that allow you to install and run Windows as well as Mac OS X. If you prefer PCs, Microsoft Vista is an ideal alternative to Windows XP. Vista comes in several editions, including Vista Home Basic and Vista Home Premium for the home user, Vista Business for the professional and Vista Ultimate for the best of both worlds.
Memory and Storage:
All data and applications are stored in the RAM (random access memory). Many laptops commonly use 256 MB of RAM. Most business laptops and entertainment laptops come with 512 MB or more of RAM. The more RAM you buy, the more data you can store.
The hard drive stores all programs and files. For the average home user, a 20 GB hard drive will more than suffice. If you buy a laptop for entertainment or business purposes, a 60 GB hard drive will better serve your needs. Some entertainment laptops even have multiple hard drives for better performance. Hard drives come with different speeds. Most laptop hard drives have a speed of 5,400 rpm. However, faster hard drives go up to 7,200 rpm.
Display:
The size of a laptop is based on the size of the screen. Screen size starts as small as 10.6 inches and goes up to 20 inches diagonally. Most laptops have an LCD monitor. However, if you are using your laptop for CAD, a CRT monitor will serve you just as well, if not better. The screen resolution determines the crispness of your image. A 12.1 inch display uses WXGA resolutions (1,280 by 800). A 14 or 15 inch display typically uses WSXGA+ (1680 by 1,050), although a small number of notebook computers use WUXGA (1,920 by 1,200) instead.
Processor:
It is more difficult to upgrade a notebooks processor than it is to upgrade a desktop computer. For this reason, you should buy a processor with a speed that will best suit your use. Also, it is wise to choose a processor with less battery consumption. Processors with 1.4 to 1.6 Ghz are preferred by most users.
Battery:
Lithium ion batteries are commonly used in laptops. The average battery life is about 3 hours. It takes around 75 minutes to fully recharge a lithium ion battery.
Graphics Card:
A graphics card, sometimes referred to as a video adapter, is responsible for generating the images you see on a laptops display. For businessmen who need to do lot of presentations, a graphics card containing 32 or 64 MB of dedicated memory is the right choice. There are also specially designed cards for gaming. These cards are expensive and should be avoided unless you require excellent graphics.
USB Ports:
Laptop computers come with at least one USB port so that you can connect peripherals to the notebook. Recent models have a FireWire connection that lets you transfer digital information from camcorders or MP3 players.
Optical Drives:
Most laptops come with either a CD-ROM (compact disc, read-only memory), a CD-RW (compact disc, re-writeable) or a DVD-ROM (digital versatile disc, read-only-memory). The DVD+RW/+R with CD-RW is a combination drive which will read a CD or a DVD and write data to a DVD as well.
Modem:
Laptops are available with integrated modems for dial-up connections, Ethernet ports for cable internet and DSL and wireless modems for Wi-Fi connections. Many business laptops also have a cellular wireless modem so you can browse at broadband speeds with just a mobile phone signal.
About the Author:
Bob Shanty has been researching and writing articles that help shoppers make more educated buying decisions on laptops and notebooks for online shopping mega store BIGshop for years. For more articles by Bob please visit http://www.bigshop.com.au.
