In this article we are looking at tips on buying a portable computer by which we mean a laptop, notebook or netbook. Netbooks look to be the sales success story of 2009, with almost all the major computer manufacturers offering netbooks or mini notebooks. They are not for everyone though, as their small screen size means you have to scroll more than on a standard laptop or desktop.
First consider what gadgets you already have. For example will this be your only personal computer or will you have a desktop too ? If you have a desktop PC then you might get the most out of having a netbook for portable computing. Netbooks don’t have a DVD drive so you’ll be transferring files using a USB stick or over your wireless network.
Next have a thing about how much portability you really need, if travelling seldom you might choose to buy a full size laptop weighing around 3 kilos, which you can easily move around the house but might not be so happy lugging around an airport. If you are always on the move you will love the light and compact netbooks weighing in at closer to a single kilo.
Now you have an idea what type of laptop to go for, head over to a customer review site like notebook reviews, where you will be able to read reviews of the latest laptops, notebooks and netbooks. Look out for comments about battery life, bundled software and general build quality to help you with your choice of portable computer. The site also features price comparison so you can see which retailers have the best price for your chosen machine