By Michael Tan

If you are deciding what kind of laptop to buy for yourself, it is important to take into consideration what use it will be for. Laptops that are great for use in the office may not be the most ideal to use for the home. So before you purchase a laptop that you will be using daily at your own home, it is best to take into consideration the following things.

The size of the monitor screen: Laptops come with different screen sizes, which range from 9" to 21". Before purchasing any laptop, you will need to decide what kind of laptop you need for your home usage. 15-inch laptop screens are most recommended because they are small enough to move from one place to another, but big enough to watch videos on.

Connectivity: It is best to buy a laptop that has Bluetooth capabilities and other wireless functions. Because you will probably move the laptop from one place to another, having wireless connectivity and Bluetooth will make it much easier and less stressful when having to move or connect to other equipment at home.

Memory: To operate at its maximum capacity, you will need a laptop that has a big amount of RAM. It is recommended to have a RAM of 1.502GB. With this amount, you will be able to store all the movies and the music you love.

Storage: Another very important thing is storage. If you are saving a lot of files on the laptop, with multiple family members using it, it is best to get a large storage laptop, or invest in external storage that you can use when needed.

After taking into consideration the above factors, you can now take into consideration the different laptop brands that are top in providing you with the best features.

Dell: Dell is well known for making strong efficient machines that come in a variety of sizes. The best for home use is the Inspiron 1525 as it is a very well made machine with plenty of storage and great RAM. It is just the right size to be moved around the house, but will also do well if used as a desktop replacement and even has a built in webcam. You can even custom build your laptop with different options on the website.

HP: The HP Pavilion is a great series with built in webcam, nice keyboard, wonderful look and excellent storage and memory. It is compact and good to look at, and also a great deal. You can't customize these as much as you can do Dell laptops, but this is a good second choice.

Acer: The next company is Acer. They make good cheap laptops, and their 15" range is great for home use. The company offers excellent after sales service.

Apple: If you are a lover of Apple, the best choice for home use laptops is the Macbook. This is the ideal product especially if you have other Apple products such as the iPod.

All these factors are important to take into consideration when buying the best laptop for home use. Make sure that you able to think about all these factors before purchasing one for your home so you can get the best laptop for you and your family.

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