If you're in need of a business notebook you've already
decided that it would make more sense to have a mobile office. Business
notebooks are for the most part quite portable and easy to carry. However so
are regular laptops but what the average laptop is missing is the durability
and the little things like spill proof keyboards that come with all good
business notebooks.
Also on business notebooks you get to use the professional
version of Windows 7 or if you need it Windows XP mode, which is already inside
Windows 7 Professional and Ultimate.
Business
Notebook Specifications Check List
Fast Intel Processor
- Intel is the leader when it comes to fast laptop processors. The processors
you should be looking at should either be 2.4Ghz or faster Core 2 Duo or a Core
i3, i5 or i7 processor. Remember that a faster processor will help speed up
applications.
Plenty of Memory
- The amount your system has depends on whether you are using a 32-bit or 64-bit
OS. A good amount for a business laptop that isn't for 3D rendering or HD movie
rendering is 2GB and it goes up to 4GB if you need more for multi-tasking.
Fast storage -
Make sure your next business notebook has either a 7200RPM SATA hard drive or
it uses a SSD or solid state hard drive. The solid state drive uses flash
memory which can be accessed faster than if it you used disk storage.
Discrete Graphics(For
some users) - Some of you looking at this might be planning on using your
laptop as a 3D rendering machine or something along those lines. Like on the
desktops onboard graphics just don't cut it with video or 3D work. Getting a
high powered discrete card is highly recommended.
Ports Selection -
You need to make sure you have enough USB, HDMI, VGA or display ports on your
business notebook. If the notebook doesn't have the connection you need you
need to see if there is an expansion slot where you may add the it yourself.
Wireless Connectivity
- When you're doing work on your notebook that requires Internet it's good to
have 802.11n or Bluetooth Wi-Fi capabilities. Sometimes notebooks have mobile
broadband as well which is great.
Good Quality Display
- Size is a matter of preference but having a screen that is HD and one that
offers you good color representation is important especially if you're doing
video or photo editing. Sizes for most business notebooks range from
12"-17".
Top 5
Business Notebooks
Check Out These Laptops
Lenovo
ThinkPad T400s - The thin and light 14-inch ThinkPad notebook perfect for
on the go business. It features durable body design and one of the best
keyboards in its class. Learn more
Lenovo ThinkPad T410 - Power, power and more power that is what you get from the
14.1" Core i5 powered ThinkPad T410. With great options for Bluetooth and
dedicated NVIDIA graphics this thin and light business notebook is a great buy.Learn more
HP ProBook 4310s - The small 13" small business notebook from HP that
features very nice and modern styling. The ProBook 4310s is also very aggressively priced with a starting price of just $799. Learn more
HP ProBook 5310m - This is another
13.3" small business notebook from the HP ProBook business computer line
that offer durable and stylish design. The 5310m offers a very comfortable keyboard and a great starting price of $699. Learn more
HP EliteBook 8440w - The 14" super workstation business
notebook powered by a Intel Core i7 takes a chunk out of your wallet but it
does give you performance. The EliteBook 8440w doesn't weigh as much as you'd
think it's actually quite portable for its class of notebook computer. Learn
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