This could be you

Looking to buy a laptop? Read this…

• Don’t be seduced by super-fast processor speeds unless you’re running graphics-intensive applications such as games or design programs.
  
• If want to watch DVDs on the move, buy a laptop with an internal DVD drive. An external drive could be a nuisance if you travel a lot.
  
• Buy a spare or higher-capacity battery for when you’re not near a plug socket.
  
• Be prepared to pay extra software. Even Microsoft Office is absent from many packages.
  
• Due to their rough life, laptops are more prone to failure making it vital to back up data; a second, external hard drive or pen-drive makes this easier.
  
• Up-loading digital pictures? You’ll need a memory-card slot.
  
• Buy a decent bag to protect your laptop.