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The laptop battery is among the most fragile things in a laptop.  Even if you own a very expensive laptop, it is still your laptop battery that is mostly the first thing to get destroyed or damaged. This isn’t because the technology being used to create or manufacture the laptop battery is still inefficient and ineffective, it is just that most people who own laptops still do not know the first thing about how to maximize their laptop battery, and just how fragile it is to misuse. It is important for all budding laptop owners to read through a couple of guidelines that will help them have a great laptop battery life in the long run.

The first tip about extending and maintaining the long battery life laptops have is through the proper observance of the charging process.  The charging process is roughly where most damages are sustained because of the overcharging and the undercharging of some users. There are users who like to keep their laptops plugged while using it in their homes or in their office. This can be quite damaging for the laptop battery since it creates a damaging amount of heat that affects the laptop battery’s ability to sustain energy. Undercharging also minimizes the laptop battery’s capacity to sustain or to store energy as well. This is most damaging when you allow your battery to run to 0% or to shut down on its own because there is no more battery left.

Overcharging and undercharging are among the most damaging things that happens to your laptop on a day to day basis. And since your laptop battery will eventually kick the bucket, you should exercise every action in order to maximize that time before you are forced to have your laptop battery either replaced or repaired. Consider these tips as you use your laptop today!

If you’re tired of cramping your fingers due to relentless typing, then you might want to switch your keyboard to a neat and slim stylus or better yet, take notes in your own handwriting. Yes, laptops are so versatile nowadays that all you need is your own fingers to be able to manipulate files and tweak every nook and cranny of your laptop.

Some people think that the only advantage of touch screen laptops over standard laptops is the absence of keyboard and mouse pad. Well, compared to the navigation of a regular laptop in spite of an additional mouse, their navigation process is speedier because of their ultra sensitive screen.

However, their prices are also comparatively high, so if you plan on indulging yourself a bit and buying one, make sure that it will be suitable for your needs and worth every penny from your wallet. There are numerous sites offering different brands of the best touch screen laptops in the market today. Here’s a couple to name a few:

Toshiba Satellite U505 is one of the cheapest laptops with touch screen interface. For only $800, you can enjoy its 2.26 GHz Intel Core i3-350M dual core processor that enables you to run four simultaneous threads. Considering its 13.3 inch body, it surely objectifies portability in a whole new level.

If you fancy having one for business purposes, then you might want to consider Lenovo Thinkpad T410s. It has an up to date hardware and fingerprint reader to guarantee its security. Even its 128 SSD drive screams ‘business’ because it is meant to protect all your files. Though it can be quite pricey, every cent you spent is surely worth it.

There are numerous touch screen laptops with different styles and features available in the market. So, don’t hesitate to get knots out of various sites to pick the best one for you.

When considering purchasing a laptop for under 300 dollars, you can go 3 routes:

1. A new laptop or netbook – the pro’s being you are buying the latest technology and the laptop with have a full 1 year guarantee. The con’s are that at the price point of under 300 dollars, the laptop will be limited in performance and will lack accessories that are found on higher priced laptops or netbooks, such as bluetooth, multi-core processor, high end graphics and so on.
2. Used laptops under 300 dollars can be found quite readily, but will generally have no guarantee, will be a few years old with commensurate wear and tear, and use technology that’s probably a bit long in the tooth compared to the latest offerings.
3. A happy medium can be found though by purchasing a refurbished laptop. Refurbished laptops have three advantages over buying a new or used laptop.
   • They’ve been refurbished by the manufacture, so all replaced parts will be genuine.
   • A refurbished laptop will come with a warranty – anything from 90 days to one year on specific parts.
   • Refurbished laptops are much cheaper then new laptops or netbooks.

The 4 laptops listed below can be readily found fully refurbished for under 300 dollars.

• Apple iBook 12.1-inch notebook – this G4 iBook can be found online for as low as $270 with 1 GB ram and a 40 GB HDD, a CD-RW/DVD-ROM and OSX 10.5 loaded.  The 12.1″ iBook is the perfect student’s laptop, with renowned Apple dependability.
• HP Mini 110-3500R 10.1-inch netbook – on sale for $270+ from various web outlets. Includes 1 GB ram, 250 GB HDD, built in web-cam and is powered by Intel’s Atom N455 processor. A solid Netbook, especially for someone looking for something small and stylish. Ideal for backpackers on their travels.
• Samsung NP-N145 10.1-inch netbook – small and stylish, with 1 Gb ram, 160 GB HDD, Windows Starter and powered by a 1.66GHz Intel Atom CPU. The Samsung comes in a variety of colors and has a 1024 x 600 ( WSVGA) LED-Backlit screen This netbook starts at $260 refurbished.
• IBM Thinkpad T43 14.1 – 14.3-inch laptop. A very solid business grade laptop. Can be found fully refurbished online for as little as $216 with standard specs including a 1.86GHz Intel Centrino Mobile CPU, 1 GB DDR2 Ram, 40 GB HDD and a lithium ion battery. Very good all range performance. Last of the IBM branded laptops produced before being taken over by Lenevo.