Buying Your First Laptop

Picture this scenario: You've started a new job at a well-established marketing firm, and you couldn't be more excited. You walk around proud of your new title, until you get home and realize that the desktop computer that you've had for twelve years no longer has a leg to stand on. At the office, you are constantly exposed to the latest that technology has to offer, but when you get home, you can't even check your email! Perhaps it's finally time to purchase that brand new laptop you've been dreaming about for the past year.
When shopping for laptops, there are so many different things to consider that it can make the average person's head spin. Perhaps the most important (and hardest) decision you will make is whether to go with a PC or a Mac. If you are working in an office and are looking to integrate your laptop, this decision will be based largely on the format that your office runs. For instance, if 95% of the computers at your office are PCs, you may want to avoid Macs, as there are often compatibility issues between the two platforms. If this is not a concern, consider what you want the most out of your laptop. If you are looking to do mainly business-related tasks such as spreadsheets, work processing, etc., you may want to go with a PC. If you intend on doing graphic art, audio production or anything similar, then a Mac may be more up your alley.

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