When you're going to sell your laptop to look for a new one, you should identify first what kind of user you are.
(prHWY.com) May 13, 2012 - Reno, NV -- Laptops are a part of modern life. Even if you're a hardcore gamer with a powerful desktop, you're still going to need to use a laptop for those emergency moments when you forgot to type your homework.
If you've decided to sell your laptop and buy a new one, we recommend that you buy a used one too. Why? You won't have to spend more money buying a new one, when you can just get one that's been cared for really carefully.
Buying a
used laptop isn't really hard, as long as you prepare yourself and you know what you want. With this checklist, you'll be able to purchase a used laptop that fits your needs.
What kind of user are you?
First of all, you should identify what kind of laptop user you are. You can break it down into categories - student, traveller and editor.
These categories have different needs - therefore different laptops should be explored when buying the one you want.
Student
If you're a student, you're basically using the laptop for surfing the net, creating presentations and typing reports. Most of all, you're going to need it to be portable and cheap, since it's going to take a lot of abuse while being lugged around.
Walking from class to class can be a drag with a big laptop, so look for a laptop that's going to fit your budget.
We recommend that you look for netbooks. They're small laptops that have 10 or 11 inch
screens, depending on the model. Though underpowered, they are quite cheap and very light. You don't even need to buy a bag, just a laptop sleeve.
If that's not enough, then buy a 13 inch laptop. They're better for extended periods of use. You'll feel comfortable working with it.
Traveller
If you're a constant traveller, keeping in touch with friends and coworkers is important. At the same time, portability and size is important too. You can't just carry around a big laptop, because you have luggage too.
With that in mind, you need a normal sized laptop with ample features, not a netbook. Look for a 13 - inch laptop that has good power and enough features to work with. At least 4 GB of RAM is needed for the amount of multitasking you need to do.
Editor
Jobs that need editing such as photographers and video editors require laptops that can render files quickly.
One of the first things you should look for is a laptop with big storage space, like 320 GB. Also, you'll need to look at the processing speed and the RAM. You'll need around 4 GB of RAM to do stuff without compromising speed. If you find a laptop with more than 4 GB of RAM, go for it.
As for the size, a bigger screen is essential. If you think a 17 inch laptop is too much, go for one with 15 inches.
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