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Message: <blockquote data-quote="fba827" data-source="post: 4972588" data-attributes="member: 807">yeah, kind of what tdewitt274 already started with ... but1) decide what your main purpose will be - gaming laptop? all purpose laptop too replace your desktop computer? just check email/web when on the go? etc -- your needed specs on the thing will vary greatly for either of those situations2) decide what you 'might' want to use it for (this helps determine your "would be nice to have ad ons but nothing you're willing to break the bank for)3) do you have specific needs - for instance, if you're working or in school and plan to use it for that if there is some special program or system that you need to have on itbut here are some general things.*ram is good, 2gb seems to be a popular number these days. but you can get away with less if you're just using it for checking email/web on the go*wireless card, just seems to be a must-have in this day and age.*network port just in case you have a wired network at home/etc and that'll always be faster than using the wireless if given the option*a couple usb ports are good*a usb mouse might be good to have just in case you will be sitting somewhere for a while and want to get comfortable without using the built-in mousepad* don't get any fancy drives that you won't need (for instance, if you don't need a 3.5 floppy drive -- if they even make them any more -- or a separate blueray drive then don't get it) -- added weight from drives.  It may be a fraction of a pound here and there, but it will add up, especially when you have to carry it distances/frequently.*if you're using it a lot then a larger screen is good (because that leads to a larger keyboard - depending on how small/big your fingers are which in turn leads to more comfort when using it for prolonged periods of time (or else pluf your regular desktop usb-connected keyboard in to it if you're going to use the laptop for a long time; your need for that will vary depending on how comfortable your hands are for the laptop's keyboard size)that's all i can think of at the moment without knowing what you plan on using it for ..</blockquote>

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