The Convenience of Small Laptops
In today’s competitive business market it is imperative that you bring your office with you when traveling near and far for important meetings and transactions. You need a conveniently sized small laptop to take in your car, on trains or on airplanes. Lugging along a larger computer would just not make sense.
There are several popular brand name computers that offer small laptops with all the necessary power and programs for most users needs. Their smaller size is able to fit in a backpack along with books and paperwork or in a briefcase full of files and catalogues.
As a student you would be able study in any location and have quick and easy access to all your school files. You could go home for a weekend or holiday whenever you want and not miss out on valuable study time.
Most of us have flown on an airplane and sat next to an annoying passenger who is trying to balance their huge laptop on the tiny tray in front of them. You may have a long jaunt to your job or college classes on board the local community transportation network with lots of time to get some business or schoolwork done. Small laptops are great for these situations.
The first step in doing your pre-purchase research is to decide what your computer needs or desires are. Will you want to download videos and music? Will you be producing graphic designs? Could you get by with a small screen or do you need a larger one? I have listed a few best laptop computers below along with some of their specs.
ASUS Eee PC 904HA
This computer made the list of small laptops because it is the best value at $350. The price makes it affordable for the college student as well as the small business owner. It is a little heavier than the other small laptops and does not have a DVD drive. It does have a 160GB hard drive and three USB ports, so you can store movies easily.
HP Mini (AKA 2113)
This machine has been custom designed with the traveler in mind. These small laptops are listed at approximately $750. These computers have a HP3D server hard drive, and a chasis made of titanium. It also has an aluminum shell as well as a keyboard that is moisture resistant. The MacAir is the only laptop on the market that is able to beat this model’s thinness.
Toshiba Satellite Pro U400-S1001X
This computer is quite possibly the most durable on our list of small laptops. Priced at or below $800 it may also be the toughest. It also has charging capability for USB tools such as an iPod when the power is off but it is still plugged into an electrical outlet.
Apple MacBook MB061LL/B
This computer is not the smallest on the small laptop list and is also a bit heavier. It has a larger screen size, not great for travel but some people prefer the larger screen size. At $970 it is also not the cheapest in the small laptops category. It does have excellent WI-Fi connectivity and can pick up a signal almost anywhere.
I have given you a sampling of what is available in the small laptops category. So evaluate for yourself with an online search of the various laptop makes and models. Get recommendations from a friend or colleague before you take the plunge.
