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Within the last several months we have seen
some major developments in laptop technology
that will greatly increase the usefulness of
laptops for college students. Both Intel and
Nvidia have introduced new products which
will improve laptop performance immensely.
New Intel Centrino 2 Platforms
First, Intel has introduced its next generation
processors which uses 45nm technology with
hafnium-infused circuitry. These new Intel
“Montevina” Centrino 2 Platforms offer greater
performance and better energy efficiency.
For example, Intel’s new X9100, a 3.06GHz 45nm
dual-core mobile processor uses 1066MHz FSB and
has 6MB L2 cache - more than enough power or
performance for the most demanding tasks students
can throw at it.
New Nvidia High-end Graphics Cards
Second, Nvidia has released new mobile cards in
its series 9 product line which will greatly impove
the performance of laptops.
Nvidia which is considered one of the top Graphics
Card makers in the world has announced it is
introducing five more “high-end” Cards: GeForce 9700M GT,
9700M GTS, 9800M GTS, 9800M GT and the 9800M GTX.
These cards will have DirectX 10 graphics, Hybrid SLI
support and will sport the new PureVideo HD video
processing which is compliant with MXM 3.0 Graphics
module specs. These are top-notch cards with the 9800M
GTX sporting a whopping 128 Processing Cores.
These GPUs will no doubt put some more added punch
in the latest gaming laptops but they will also
improve the performance level of student laptops
especially for those college students who major in
computer programming, media or video, graphic design
or architecture… we tend to forget, top-level
graphics is not always used for gaming. Parents
take note!
What To Look For When Buying A Student College Laptop
If you’re buying a student laptop for yourself or
for a son or daughter there are certain things you
should consider before plunging down your hard
earn cash. Just some things you should look for
in a high quality student laptop.
1. Sturdy
You must have a laptop which is sturdy and tough
in order to survive in the sometimes harsh student
environment. Make sure your chosen laptop can take
all that punishment - you might even consider
a ruggedized notebook.
2. Portable
Many students go for a small compact laptop
which can be neatly tucked under the arm or
in a backpack. Long battery life is also
important if you’re going to be taking your
laptop to all your classes. Also make sure
it has all the necessary wireless connections
so that the Internet is available wherever you
go.
3. Performance
As we have just read above, laptops are becoming
more powerful and offer greater performance than
ever before. You should have no problem finding
a student laptop that will meet all your computer
or multi-tasking needs. However, a prudent laptop
buyer should always check the type of Processor (CPU),
how much RAM, Hard Drive size and the OS (Operating
System) of any laptop you choose to buy.
4. Cheap Laptops
Lets face it, for most students, money is often
very limited so buying a high quality, yet economical
laptop is a must. Fortunately, laptop prices have
been steadily dropping so finding a laptop you
can afford should not be a problem. You can also
consider a used or refurbished laptop.
5. Theft and Security
One of your top concerns should be theft and
security when buying a student laptop. You can
now get many security measures such as fingerprint
entry - some now even have face recognition software
as seen in the new Lenovo laptops. You can also
invest in a good Laptop cable lock which will keep
your laptop a little more secure. Plus, you can
also check out Anti-Theft software such as LoJack
which can track and locate your stolen laptop thru
the IP address once it’s used to access the web.
So if you’re in the market for a student laptop
just keep some of these points in mind when you’re
shopping around for that special laptop. Also remember
to look for all that new mobile technology which will
greatly improve the performance level of your next
student laptop.
For more information on Buying Notebooks and Laptops at Bargain Prices
Click Here: Inexpensive Laptops
Or here: Best Laptops For College Students
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Serious Gamers Take Note:
One of the top Graphics Card Maker Nvidia has announced
it is introducing five more “high-end” Cards: GeForce 9700M GT,
9700M GTS, 9800M GTS, 9800M GT and the 9800M GTX.
These cards will have DirectX 10 graphics, Hybrid SLI support
and will sport the new PureVideo HD video processing which is
compliant with MXM 3.0 Graphics module specs. These are top-notch
cards with the 9800M GTX sporting a whopping 128 Processing Cores.
These GPUs will no doubt put some more added punch in the
latest gaming laptops.
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