Laptop Parts Finally Explained In Simple Terms

By: Ryan Whiteside
Submitted: 2007-01-17 15:50:35
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Are you a little confused about the different parts that come with your laptop? What is a processor and how fast of one should I get? What is memory and how much do I need?

You certainly are not alone when dealing with these types of questions.

But once you get a basic idea of what each one of them does and how it will benefit you. You will be well on your way to getting a laptop that is absolutely perfect for you.

There really aren't too many parts that are inside a laptop. But those few things are very important to learn about.

Processor

The processor is sometimes referred to as the brain of the computer. It is where a lot of the action happens. Don't be fooled though...

While the processor is certainly important, it isn't as important as some people make it out to be. The processors of today are extremely fast. And you won't be able to tell a huge difference between a fast processor and a really fast processor.

So don't run out and get the fastest processor possible and not have to worry about anything else because that is certainly not how it works. Something that is very important though is...

Memory

Memory is where all of your programs temporarily get shoved in. Do you have four or five programs running at once? This is all handled by your laptop's memory.

Low memory is one of the biggest things that slows down your laptop! It is certainly not something that you want to be lacking in. Nothing will help your laptop's performance like buying a large amount of memory.

So don't be afraid to pay a little extra for 1GB of memory. It will help increase the lifespan of your laptop.

Hard Drive

The Hard Drive is where everything gets placed. Do you download lots of videos and music?

If you do then you might want to get some extra hard drive space. Computer programs are getting bigger and bigger. This means that you are going to need to have more and more hard drive space.

So be sure to get enough hard drive space to meet your needs. 60GB is probably good enough for most people. If you do a lot of downloading then maybe get a little more.

Disk Drive

Finally there is the disk drive. This is what you place your CD's and DVD's in. Almost all laptops come with the ability to play both CD's and DVD's.

The real thing you want to think about is whether or not you want to have a CD and/or DVD burner. This allows you put computer files, music, and movies onto a CD or DVD.

This may come in handy if you start to have way too much stuff on your hard drive. You can simply burn files from your hard drive to a CD and then that can free up some Hard Drive space.

Well that's it!

That wasn't too hard was it? I truly hope this has helped you learn a little more about laptop parts.

So the next time you visit your nearest retailer or you are shopping online for a laptop, just remember the things you learned here. They will help you along the way to having a laptop that is built perfectly for you

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