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dunno-

Before looking for a laptop, you need to know how you intend to use it and what you will be using it for.

Here are things to consider:

-Do you intend to carry it around a lot (school, work, etc.) or basically keep it in one place?

-What is your preferred screen size (10-11 inch [netbook], 12-13 inch [smaller laptop], 14-15.5 inch [common laptop size] 17+ inch [large laptop / desktop replacement])

-What will its use be? Internet browsing and word processing? Movie and picture editing? Working with large spreadsheets? Game playing?

-What level of support will you need? Frequent calls to technical assistance? Solve everything yourself?

-Will you be OK with free antivirus, Open Office, etc. or will you want commercial products like McAfee and Microsoft Office?

-Will you be watching DVDs and listening to music often?

If you get a PC that’s a lot more powerful than you need, that’s a waste of money. It’s best to determine what you need / want it for and take it from there.