My running notes on what to consider when purchasing a laptop computer. And I also run over to The Wirecutter to review their latest advice, along with the little googling.
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Screen resolution: screen resolution and how does it play with programs (the blurry tool bars with my silver Asus)
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Track pad: can it take two finger input? Does it get bumped really easily (my blue Acer)
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Physical assembly: Can the screen push way back? When sitting on the coach, I want to push it way back (more than the silver Asus)
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Ports: options for connecting to other things (what are the plugs and how many are there? USB, USB-C, HDMI, mini-HDMI, )
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Keyboard: quality of the keyboard and placement of keys
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Drive: Solid State Drive that is big enough for Dropbox to sync
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RAM is comparable to other computers in similar price point
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CPU is comparable to other computers in similar price point