Must Have Checklist - selecting a Mini Laptop

A new generation of low cost, lightweight laptops is rapidly becoming a global sensation. For many population around the world, owning a personal computer has long been thought about a luxury. In the last join years, manufacturers of mini laptops (also referred to as mini notebooks or mini notes) have managed to strip down a lot of the bells and whistles that come automatically with approved laptops, to make a lite version that fits in more peoples' hands...and pocketbooks. Unlike former computer products that aimed at reducing size and cost, these mini machines have marvelous processors, sizable memory and come with all the basic software, entertainment options and Internet most population need.

Must Have Checklist - selecting a Mini Laptop

Must Have Checklist - selecting a Mini Laptop

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Must Have Checklist - selecting a Mini Laptop

Must Have Checklist - selecting a Mini Laptop

To entertain the possibility that each family member could have their own computer without a critical financial speculation opens up a whole new world of chance for most of us. Children, stay at home parents, senior citizens and disabled family members can actually get plugged in to the larger world around them, and going wireless gets us all out into the world more. Similarly, many small businesses struggle to get by with old, unreliable computers that are stretched thin between employees. To be able to equip each employee with a powerful, affordable computer expands the business' inherent for growth tremendously. With a price range of 0-0, mini laptops or notebooks make this a reality for them.

Distinguishing Features of Mini Laptops

1. Weighs about two pounds (compared to the approved laptop's six pounds)

2. Typical cost is 0-0 (compared to 0-00 for a approved laptop)

3. Screen is about 7-9 inches wide and backlit (compared to a approved laptop's 15" display)

4. Available with Windows Xp Pro or Vista, Ubuntu, Linux, Mac operating systems

5. Around 512 to 1 Gb of memory and around 20 - 80 Gb of storage space

6. Easily upgradable with memory cards and flash drives

7. Low on battery usage

8. Lean, mean and green - these smaller computers carry with them less impact on the environment

9. Software for the basic needs of most population (users can generate documents, spreadsheets and presentations, read email, watch videos, listen to music, browse the web, take pictures, instant message, etc.)

10. Enabled for wireless and Bluetooth

Keep in Mind

o Keyboard size is smaller than a approved laptop

o Look for sturdy casing (usually hard plastic)

o Look for flexibility in upgrading

o Make sure needed software is ready for specific models

Charities and governments worldwide are manufacture great strides with donations of mini laptops. Mit's One Laptop Per Child scheme and Intel's Classmate Pc programs are two examples of corporate charity endeavors with global impact.

Must Have Checklist - selecting a Mini Laptop

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