Which Notebook Computer Has Your Name On It?

Written by Titus Hoskins


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Tip: You might also want to checkrepparttar rotational speed of your notebook's hard disk as it can affect performance a 5,400rpm notebook disk is much faster than a 4,200rpm model. How fastrepparttar 107213 disk spins, will also determinerepparttar 107214 performance level of your notebook.

* Hard Drive: Check if it has a fixed drive; some units have drives you can swap. As for size; around 20GB for most notebook drives. You'll need only a 20GB or 30GB for most tasks on your notebook. If you handle large graphics or large amount of files (dvd, M3Ps,etc.) you need more -- 50 to 60GB or higher.

Also, keep in mind, that you also haverepparttar 107215 external drive(s) option for storing and media-burning.

* Memory: How much do you need?

RAM (random-access memory). This is whatrepparttar 107216 computer uses to run applications and data on your operating system. It's generally agreed that you need at least 256MB for Windows XP and Mac OS X. You will only need 128MB for other operating systems in Windows or Mac.

* CD-RW Drive: You will need a CD-ROM for installing. And a CD-RW drive for burning your own CDs if that's one ofrepparttar 107217 tasks you want your notebook to do.

Keep in mind another option -- many notebooks can access or use external drives for data storage, cd burning, etc. * LCD Displays: Most have LCD screens; this is different from your desktop CRT (cathode-ray tube) monitor but most people are famaliar with this type of displays -- it's commonly found in digital cameras and camcorders.

Screen Size: You have to consider what size LCD display you want. If you're going to be viewing a lot of pictures or movies on your notebook -- a large 15 or 17 inch would be better suited for your needs.

Usually, LCD screens range in size from 12 inches to 17 inches (diagonal). Viewing is usually set at 1,024x768 resolution. Quality is almost standard in all these notebooks. But check them out at your dealers if picture quality is your main reason for buying a notebook.

Note-- Fujitsu LifeBook P ultraportable series hasrepparttar 107218 smallest displays 10.6 inches. The Apple PowerBook has one ofrepparttar 107219 largest at 17-inches.

* Modems: Most if not all notebooks have 56Kbps-modems and Ethernet connections. As well as connections (ports) for printers, VGA for external monitor and there should be one or more USB ports for keyboards, drives, MP3's and digital cameras.

* Antennaes: Most notebooks have built-in antennas for wireless networking and portability. But check before you buy!

* Portability: Might sound like a strange question to ask about notebooks. Not really, most notebooks are very portable, easy to carry -- what they were designed for. However; larger notebooks likerepparttar 107220 'desktop replacemets' with 17 inch screens and weighing over 7 pounds might not berepparttar 107221 best choice forrepparttar 107222 heavy traveler. For example repparttar 107223 new HP Pavilion zd8000 weights a whopping 12 lbs!

* Accessories: Lastly, you should look at some accessories that you might need with your notebook computer. Many come with a Docking station or port replicator -- somewhere to store and access your computer. Check onrepparttar 107224 functions of each before you buy.

You might consider buying an extra battery; especially if you're buying your laptop mainly for traveling and inrepparttar 107225 field work.

Laptop bag is another accessory you should definitely consider buying. Again, notebooks might seem lightweight and small but if you have lug it around all day and you're going to wish you had bought that carrying bag.

Now Assess Your Computer Needs?

Finally, we come torepparttar 107226 main question that determines which notebook is right for you. (If money is no barrier!)

WHAT DO YOU NEED THE COMPUTER FOR? WHAT JOB OR TASKS DO YOU WANT THE COMPUTER TO Perform?

If you want something small to carry on a plane, or if you travel a lot, then go with an utralight -- often called ultraportables -- these arerepparttar 107227 lightest and smallest notebooks, aboutrepparttar 107228 size of spiral-bound notebook and weighing less than four pounds.

If you're a student and need something light weight but also a little sturdy with a large hard drive (hold MP3s) you might want to check outrepparttar 107229 'thin and light' notebooks.

If you want to replace your main desktop with something more portable -- go with a 'mainstream' or 'desktop replacements'.

If you want something you can use at home, work and traveling around then you need 'thin and light.' If you want an 'all-around' 'all-in-one' 'do-it-all' notebook ... then buy a notebook of this type.

Because it's so flexible, and covers most of your computing needs; this isrepparttar 107230 one that's becomingrepparttar 107231 most popular.

That's it - JUDGMENT TIME!

You have considered most ofrepparttar 107232 facts about buying a notebook computer. Now weight your options. Think about repparttar 107233 tasks you will be doing with your notebook. Look at repparttar 107234 checklist and check outrepparttar 107235 specs. Is everything covered. Willrepparttar 107236 one you choose -- haverepparttar 107237 features to dorepparttar 107238 job?

Keep that question in your mind. It'srepparttar 107239 most important.

If you're considered all these points; buying your notebook should be just a little bit easier.

In no time at all, you may be walking around with one of those sleek, svelte - dare we say sexy - accessories tucked under your arm.

Titus Hoskins

For An Illustrated Version of This Article Click Here: Buying Notebooks Online Guide. Copyright © 2005 Titus Hoskins of bizwaremagic.com. This article may be freely distributed if this resource box stays attached.


Cleaning Epson Print Heads

Written by Barry Shultz


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Attachrepparttar other end ofrepparttar 107212 tubing (which is attached torepparttar 107213 injector) torepparttar 107214 post insiderepparttar 107215 carriage cavity. Be very careful not to breakrepparttar 107216 post. If you do, GAME OVER. There is very little room to work but dorepparttar 107217 best you can. Try to getrepparttar 107218 tubing onrepparttar 107219 post firmly for an airtight connection. Slowly inject about 2cc ofrepparttar 107220 Windex solution intorepparttar 107221 print head. Some ofrepparttar 107222 Windex might leak out aroundrepparttar 107223 post, just try to get at least 2 cc injected intorepparttar 107224 print head. It may offer resistance, just be patient. Repeat this procedure for any other color that is not printing. Make sure to washrepparttar 107225 tubing between each color.

Put in a brand new cartridge, not refilled. Don't ignore this step or chances arerepparttar 107226 procedure will fail. New generic cartridges are ok.

Moverepparttar 107227 carriage back torepparttar 107228 right position and plug inrepparttar 107229 printer. Run three cleaning cycles with a nozzle check before and after. If there is still a problem try running another three cleaning cycles. Then try a test print. If it still has problems letrepparttar 107230 printer sit over night and repeatrepparttar 107231 procedure. Ifrepparttar 107232 second day procedure fails then it's time forrepparttar 107233 Epson repair shop, or buy a new one.

Sometimes this procedure will not work, we're not sure why. It may be because there are other problems withrepparttar 107234 printer, not just clogged nozzles.



Barry Shultz is the author of Atlascopy News, and President of Atlascopy, Inc. Atlascopy specialized in affordable alternatives to the high cost of printer supplies. Sign up for the Atlascopy Newsletter and get 10% coupons every week in your email. http://atlascopy.com/signup_new.htm Go to Atlascopy to save a bundle on your printer and refilling supplies. http://atlascopy.com


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