Choosing A Laptop -- Different People -- Different Notebook Computers

Are you choosing a laptop? Do any of the people described here sound like they use their notebook computer the way you will be using yours?

What laptop is best for Beth? She uses her notebook as a portable entertainment center. She stores and listens to all her music on it and always has her favorite movies on the hard drive and likes to share them with her friends.

Choose the best laptop computer for Cheri. She is in college majoring in computer science. She uses her laptop computer as her primary computer. She does all her schoolwork including her programing on it. She's into WoW in the spare time she has, and if she pats you on the back you better check for a sticky bomb. She has her music and every clip of Red vs Blue stored on it. Believe it or not she hasn't called her family or friends at home in a year. If they can't check their e-mail they must not want to hear from her.

Darren needs a laptop buying guide for choosing a laptop. He is in college too, but he's an English major. His notebook computer is his primary computer too. He's not a gamer and uses his computer for schoolwork, mostly writing and researching papers, storing and playing music and e-mail.

What is the best notebook for Elise who has three children, one at home, one in pre-school, and one in first grade. She finally found something she can make reasonable money at from home and not have to pay day-care. She has to do a lot of research on the internet for this job, and then type and submit her product electronically. She wants a laptop computer of her own so she won't be tied to the computer in the family room and can go outside with the kids and still work. It will be really nice to have a computer where she doesn't have to worry about someone getting at it and pouring juice into it or erasing her last two days work.

Fred uses his notebook computer in his business. He's on the road a lot bidding on things and has to do pricing on the fly. He needs to be able to check prices and availability of materials and then work out his bid. He needs to be able to check schedules and weather; When he goes home at night he's glad he doesn't need to look at the computer again until the next morning. Choosing a laptop that is right for him is important.

Gene wants a gaming laptop. He works so that he can afford the newest state of the art game. He has a laptop computer so he can play everywhere. There better be enough band-width available at your place so that the graphics can be perfect or he won't be back. Those graphics are the only thing more important than the sound of the game.

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