Hardware - Laptops

Keep in mind, however, that pinkconnect let you custom-build and price your own laptop by picking from a mind-boggling array of features, which gives you a lot of control over the final product. You may be able to afford a faster laptop by accepting a smaller, less-expensive hard drive or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive, instead of a Double Layer DVD+/-RW Super Multi driver.

Unlike those on desktop PCs, only some of the components (such as memory and the hard drive) are upgradeable; others (such as the graphics board) are permanent once they're installed at the factory. That's slowly changing, as some manufacturers begin to incorporate upgradeable graphics. But give us a call and we will be able to offer you accurate and free advice, based on our extensive experience and huge portfolio to match your working needs precisely.

The business environment has changed hugely in the last 5 years and the only certainty is that it will continue to change constantly in the future. At pinkconnect, we have handpicked a great selection of laptops that will support your business and adapt as you change and grow to meet your business needs now and in the future.

More businesses are moving to use laptops and netbooks, as they are incredibly flexible and adaptable to many business requirements. They are increasingly designed and built to run more complicated and resource-hungry and demanding applications. Knowing this, we have sourced a comprehensive range of laptops and netbooks to support all your business needs.

We have done the research so you can benefit from the best in the market. Talk to us about what you want your laptop or netbook to do and we will find you the best match for your requirements at an excellent price.

Laptop Shopping Tips

• A 1.73GHz Core Duo processor: For everyday work - word processing, spreadsheets, email - you don't need the latest, greatest processor, but thankfully, with the Core Duo, you get strong performance and great battery life.
• 1024MB or more of memory: Anything less will slow your work down.
• Supplemental battery: If you want more time away from a power socket, buy a higher-capacity supplementary battery when you purchase the laptop, or buy a laptop that has a modular bay capable of holding a supplementary power pack.
• A 14.1in widescreen: A screen larger than 12.1in eases eyestrain. Unless you're really pinching pennies, bigger is better.
• A 80GB hard drive: Unless you generate multi-megabyte music or database files, or install large programs, 80GB is plenty of storage space.
• Touchpad pointing device: Pointing devices are a matter of taste. Most people, however, find a touchpad easier to use than a pointing stick. For people who can't decide between a touchpad and an eraser head pointing device, some laptops include both.
• Multiple USB ports: Many laptops now come with two or more USB 2.0 ports, useful for connecting more of the latest peripherals.
• All-in-one design: Unless you need a lightweight laptop, opt for one with an internal bay for the optical drive. This design enables you to swap in other devices, such as an extra hard drive or a second battery.