Processor Speed + ram etc

[truffles]

Looking to buy a new laptop and i'm clueless about which bit of information gives me the processor speed, memory, etc has anyone used a website which answers all of this?

[wildwood]

There is lots of info that you are looking for here.
Also click the "The Specs Explained" link on the page to find out more.
Note that the specs are somewhat out of date and most laptops/notebooks now come with more RAM, faster processors and more HDD storage, but this will give you some idea on what specs you need to look at for your personal needs.

[truffles]

Thanks wildwood.

[ACtheTROLL]

basic rule of thumb is a �600 machine is faster than a �400 - all �400 machines are the same speed.
(big generalisation ... but almost true)

works for both desktops and laptops ... but not laptop to desktop

far better is set a budget ... go for a known make
Look at a couple of pc mags ... see what they think

numbers normally relate to size or speed
a 160Gb disk is smaller than a 250
3Gb of ram is better than 1Gb

basic is less featured than ultimate

quad is faster than duo

but if you have �400 to spend know you want either a lappy or a desktop ... the only question is dell, hp or whatever

[trish432]

Not sure if this is what you`re looking for, but in the following example the processor speed is the 2.16 GHz .
The ram is the memory.
This example is the minimum I would be looking for in a new laptop.
If you`re buying a laptop with vista installed, don`t go for vista home, go for premium.

Processor - Intel Celeron 585 / 2.16 GHz

RAM - 2 GB (installed) / 4 GB (max) - DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz
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Hard Drive - 160 GB - Serial ATA-150

Operating System - Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium

Screen - 15.4' TFT 1280 x 800 ( WXGA ) - TruBrite

Optical Drive - DVD�RW (�R DL) / DVD-RAM

Graphics - Intel GMA 4500M

Bluetooth - No

Notebook Camera - Integrated

[VHG]

>don`t go for vista home, go for premium.

Just to clarify.

Dont got for Vista Home BASIC

Go for Vista Home PREMIUM.

[trish432]

Hadn`t realised I`d missed out the word "basic", sorry.

[truffles]

Wow, yes, making more sense. My brother mentioned Vista Home Premium said the laptop has to be a decent spec to work with it. Just so many little bits to take in. seen a few for about �380 i have taken all your ideas, thanks everyone. Lou x