Laptops

5 Business Laptops
A laptop can be a great choice for work, whether your job takes you around the world or just to the conference room down the hall. But business-oriented laptops rarely grab headlines, which makes it tough to discover new models as they're introduced. Fortunately, we've recently reviewed a number of business laptops and -- depending on your line of work -- any of the five laptops below would make a solid choice for your mission-critical tasks.What makes a business laptop? Aside from running Windows Vista Business, work-oriented laptops are usually engineered to deliver the best performance, battery life and security bang for your buck. They're often more sturdily constructed than their consumer counterparts, and sometimes they are backed by lengthier warranties. The trade-off: Business laptops usually don't offer the same level of media and entertainment features that you'd find on, say, an HP Pavilion, and their subdued designs might not prompt many jealous stares at the airport. But take it from us: You won't even miss those flashy features as you plow through your to-do list on one of these systems.

1. Fujitsu LifeBook P7230 The sleek-looking, ultraportable Fujitsu LifeBook P7230 will turn heads with its polished design, but its middling performance makes it best suited for basic office tasks. Comes with: Core Solo 1.2GHz, 1GB RAM, 60GB HDD, and Vista Business.

2. Lenovo 3000 V100 0763 If you can carry a little extra weight in an ultraportable, the Lenovo 3000 V100 is a well-appointed business laptop that offers solid performance for a competitive price. Comes with: Core 2 Duo 2 GHz, 2GB RAM, and 120GB HDD.

3. Lenovo ThinkPad X60 TabletThe lightweight Lenovo ThinkPad X60 Tablet now runs Windows Vista -- and remains one of the best convertible tablets on the market.

4. Toshiba Tecra A6-EZ6411 The Toshiba Tecra A6 is a well-designed business laptop that delivers good performance for the money and a host of business-friendly security features, but its glossy display will prove to be a deal breaker for many.

5. HP Compaq 6515bThe HP Compaq 6515b notebook computer offers enterprise-level features and decent performance at a price that's friendly to small business.

Tips for laptop owners

The laptop is one of the coolest creations of the modern technology. They’re sleek, beautiful, useful, and obedient and you can even take them to bed! Ever since you set your eyes on them, you have had the urge to buy them. Its love at first sight! If you’ve bought one, you’ll need to take good care of it so that it’ll last long. Here are some tips a laptop lover like you ought to know.
Laptops can run both on battery and on a power supply. Do not over recharge your battery. When you have access to a power supply, use it, and take out the battery if it’s charged.
A laptops screen consumes the most power. When your laptop is running on battery, you can extend the power life by dimming your screen. Also, consider disabling auto Bluetooth and WiFi network detection.
If you happen to spill some liquid on your laptop, shut down the laptop immediately and take out the battery and disconnect all the peripherals. Then lift and turn the laptop on to its side to drain any liquid. Then use a hair dryer to dry it.
To protect your laptop from dust and dirt, use an skin cover. Skin cover protects your keyboard and screen from getting dirty and dusty. They’re easy to clean and make typing a silent job. However you might have some difficulty in getting the perfect fit.
A laptop case is a must as you will be carrying your favorite gadget around. A good laptop case should cushion your laptop from minor bumps, keep it dry and be durable.
Laptops are more prone to hard drive failure so remember to regularly make backups of your data. Laptops are also more liable to get lost or stolen so you might want to encrypt your data.