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Hard Drive For everyday use, a 100GB hard drive should be plenty. If you have lots of video or music, go bigger. If you play demanding games or do video editing, choose a 7,200-rpm drive. RAM To run Windows Vista, insist on at least 2GB of memory. Many notebooks come with 1GB standard, but don’t skimp on the RAM. Optical Drive A burner that writes to both DVDs and CDs will give you good versatility for everyday work and play. Serious movie buffs: keep a lookout for notebooks with built-in Blu-ray. Wireless Virtually all notebooks come with good wireless connectivity built in. For the best download speeds and widest range, check for the next-generation 802.11n Wi-Fi specication. Graphics Integrated graphics, including those based on Intel® chipsets, power through everyday tasks well. Serious gamers or video professionals may consider a discrete graphics chipset. USB Ports USB is the easiest way to connect extra peripherals like MP3 players, digital cameras and printers. Choose a notebook with at least two USB 2.0 ports. Screen Keep in mind, LED backlighting will save power. And make sure the default resolution displays at a size comfortable to you. The bigger the screen, the roomier the keyboard. More performance, less waiting. Now is the time for a new PC. Notebook Buyer’s Guide There’s a richer Internet out there. Get the most out of it with a new notebook powered by Intel® processor technology. The processor is the rst thing to consider, because this choice will drive your entire computing experience – how fast software runs, how smoothly videos play, how long the battery lasts, and even the overall size and weight. With a new notebook, you’ll get all the power you need to run today’s most demanding applications, enjoy entertainment, connect from just about anywhere, and multitask at breakthrough speeds. So why wait? Upgrade now and get more from the Internet with a new PC powered by Intel processor technology.
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Hard Drive
For everyday use, a 100GB
hard drive should be plenty.
If you have lots of video or
music, go bigger. If you play
demanding games or do
video editing, choose a
7,200-rpm drive.
RAM
To run Windows Vista, insist
on at least 2GB of memory.
Many notebooks come with
1GB standard, but don’t
skimp on the RAM.
Optical Drive
A burner that writes to both DVDs and CDs
will give you good versatility for everyday
work and play. Serious movie buffs: keep a
lookout for notebooks with built-in Blu-ray.
Wireless
Virtually all notebooks
come with good wireless
connectivity built in. For the
best download speeds and
widest range, check for the
next-generation 802.11n
Wi-Fi specication.
Graphics
Integrated graphics, including
those based on Intel® chipsets,
power through everyday tasks
well. Serious gamers or video
professionals may consider a
discrete graphics chipset.
USB Ports
USB is the easiest way to connect
extra peripherals like MP3 players,
digital cameras and printers. Choose
a notebook with at least two USB 2.0
ports.
Screen
Keep in mind, LED backlighting will
save power. And make sure the
default resolution displays at a size
comfortable to you. The bigger the
screen, the roomier the keyboard.
More performance, less waiting. Now is the time for a new PC.
Notebook Buyer’s Guide
There’s a richer Internet out there. Get the most out of it with a new notebook powered by Intel® processor
technology. The processor is the rst thing to consider, because this choice will drive your entire computing
experience – how fast software runs, how smoothly videos play, how long the battery lasts, and even the overall
size and weight.
With a new notebook, you’ll get all the power you need to run today’s most demanding applications, enjoy
entertainment, connect from just about anywhere, and multitask at breakthrough speeds. So why wait? Upgrade
now and get more from the Internet with a new PC powered by Intel processor technology.
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Know what you need. Print out this shopping guide and use it as a cheat
sheet when you go to the store.
Shop around. Knowing current deals and competitive offers gives you more
bargaining power. Don’t forget to check out on-line retailers.
Accessories. If you can’t get a discount, ask for extras like an extended
warranty, USB portable memory sticks, or a wireless mouse.
Cash back offers. Many retailers offer them, but check the ne print. Make
sure you understand the details of the offer, and in the end, don’t forget to
actually redeem it!
For more information, visit www.intel.com/core2duo
Happy shopping - enjoy using your new notebook!
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Copyright© 2009, Intel Corporation. All rights reserved. Intel, the Intel logo, Intel Inside, Centrino, Centrino Inside, Intel Core, Core Inside, Pentium, Pentium Inside are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others. System performance, battery life, power savings, high-definition quality, video playback and functionality, and wireless performance and functionality will vary depending on your specific operating system, hardware, chipset, connection availability and rate, site conditions, and software configurations. References to enhanced performance including wireless refer to comparisons with previous generation Intel technologies. Wireless connectivity and some features may require you to purchase additional software, services or external hardware. See http://www.intel.com/products/centrino/index.htm and http://www.intel.com/go/consumerbenchmarks for more information on performance, wireless, power savings and energy efficiency.
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