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What is most important when buying a laptop?   [Edit]

Survey period: 20 Apr 2009 to 27 Apr 2009

You may have one, you may still be trying to find the perfect one, or you may have given up trying to use them as work machines. Assuming you were in the market, what features are important?

OptionVotes% 
Power and Specs (CPU, memory etc)1,10681.50
Battery life71552.69
Size / weight55540.90
Expandability / upgradability19414.30
Reliability60544.58
Number and types of ports (USB,30022.11
Accessories (802.11n, In-built DVD, webcam etc)31823.43
Security (biometrics, included security software etc)654.79
Customer service and/or brand reputation33124.39
Other1077.89
Respondents were allowed to choose more than one answer; totals may not add up to 100%

View optional text answers (119 answers)


 
GeneralCListCtrl? Pin
Liam O'Hagan23-Apr-09 20:50
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NewsRe: CListCtrl? Pin
Lutosław25-Apr-09 20:51
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Uwe Keim25-Apr-09 22:44
sitebuilderUwe Keim25-Apr-09 22:44 
GeneralMarket is just Wrong Pin
toxcct22-Apr-09 4:40
toxcct22-Apr-09 4:40 
Now, most people have a laptop because it's "easy" to have, and easy to lug around.

but they forget the main points (IMHO) that make a laptop what it is : battery life, weight and security (at least, for professionals).
And it's interresting almost none have the security in eye sight.
I wouldn't want anybody to access my data if I have my laptop lost/theft someday !

but it seems (well, the current votes says it) laptop are used like desktops nowadays...

BTW, I'm just kidding with my title to push y'all to read the entiere message Wink | ;)


GeneralRe: Market is just Wrong Pin
John M. Drescher23-Apr-09 5:21
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GeneralRe: Market is just Wrong Pin
Shog925-Apr-09 17:31
sitebuilderShog925-Apr-09 17:31 
QuestionPurchasing of new laptop Pin
Jaydev.A21-Apr-09 20:37
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GeneralInteresting... Pin
Yusuf21-Apr-09 5:47
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GeneralRe: Interesting... Pin
PIEBALDconsult21-Apr-09 12:06
mvePIEBALDconsult21-Apr-09 12:06 
GeneralRe: Interesting... Pin
Yusuf21-Apr-09 15:44
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GeneralRe: Interesting... Pin
Steve Echols23-Apr-09 21:33
Steve Echols23-Apr-09 21:33 
GeneralRe: Interesting... Pin
Yusuf24-Apr-09 2:35
Yusuf24-Apr-09 2:35 
GeneralOuter Design Pin
Ricaz20-Apr-09 23:19
Ricaz20-Apr-09 23:19 
GeneralRe: Outer Design Pin
PIEBALDconsult21-Apr-09 4:20
mvePIEBALDconsult21-Apr-09 4:20 
GeneralBrand Reputation: Customer Service is spoiling that. Pin
J a a n s20-Apr-09 21:22
professionalJ a a n s20-Apr-09 21:22 
GeneralRe: Brand Reputation: Customer Service is spoiling that. Pin
Ricaz21-Apr-09 5:18
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GeneralDisplay quality [modified] Pin
Petr Vones20-Apr-09 6:09
Petr Vones20-Apr-09 6:09 
GeneralRe: Display quality Pin
jung-kreidler20-Apr-09 19:36
jung-kreidler20-Apr-09 19:36 
GeneralThat it meets your needs and fits within your constraints Pin
GuyWithDogs20-Apr-09 5:31
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RantKeyboard layout Pin
onemorechance20-Apr-09 4:14
onemorechance20-Apr-09 4:14 
GeneralRe: I wish I knew this before... Pin
Luca Leonardo Scorcia20-Apr-09 5:15
professionalLuca Leonardo Scorcia20-Apr-09 5:15 
GeneralRe: I wish I knew this before... Pin
Fahad Sadah20-Apr-09 5:28
Fahad Sadah20-Apr-09 5:28 
GeneralRe: Keyboard layout Pin
Jeffrey Schaefer20-Apr-09 15:20
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GeneralRe: Keyboard layout Pin
binarymax21-Apr-09 2:06
binarymax21-Apr-09 2:06 
GeneralKeyboard quality too Pin
Ashley van Gerven21-Apr-09 14:33
Ashley van Gerven21-Apr-09 14:33 

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