By Matthew Kerridge

Buying a new computer is not always a straightforward task; it can be a stressful experience as the range of PCs and laptops on offer expands every year. To choose a laptop computer that best suits your requirements takes a fair amount of research.

To have the most up to date information on the latest releases and specifications it is best to search online. There are now thousands of websites that contain the details of the newest laptop models.

Every laptop model is different. There are now many different sizes, shapes, speeds, and colors. You can choose a laptop for the office, home, or to travel. Technology is advancing all the time which results in more economical offerings in ever smaller sizes.

The most popular models will usually have a fourteen inch screen. This size is great for a range of uses and tasks. You can view the screen clearly so there is now problem watching a movie or surfing the net. If you want a larger size then you can choose a twenty inch laptops, such models are not so easy to carry around but look great in an office or home. The smallest options have six inch screens. Such small size has meant that they are ultra-lightweight and portable though the screen size does cause restrictions in quality.

Before spending your money you also need to check out the RAM, or memory. It is not just the computers that have changed extensively over the last 5 year, so have the operating systems. Many new laptops will come with the Windows 7 OS. For this to function and run smoothly will require at least 1 GB RAM though it is better to choose more than this. It is not too expensive to choose a laptop with 2 or even 4 GB RAM. You will then know that your computer will be able to handle any number of tasks at the same time.

Another factor is the size of the internal hard drive. Today most people have thousands of files stored in a digital format. A budget level laptop may only have 80GB storage space, this will get full in no time. If you have a lot of music and video then go for a laptop that has 320 or 500 GB storage.

Other factors can also help you make an informed choice. Do you need a built in DVD player? A lightweight thin laptop may not have this device. Also the price you are willing to pay is an essential detail. There are laptops available for $300 though these will not be high powerful machines. A good laptop can easily be had for $1000.

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