Don't Go Naked… Get Kitted Out

So you bought your laptop and you think you've got everything you need. However, you really should think again, because a laptop without the proper laptop accessories is pretty naked. You really have to make sure that you have the right accessories in order to get the most out of that new computer which you are so proud of. This article will look at a few of the accessories that can be essential, and discuss some considerations that need to be borne in mind before you purchase them.

One of the most common types of laptop accessory is memory, because without it you may find that your laptop slows down and that's the last thing you want, especially when you use it for work. If you have bought a top of the range computer then extra memory may not be such a consideration, but extra memory is well worth bearing in mind because there may come a time when your computer performance may slow down to the point where it becomes difficult to work. Essentially you want to look at getting some extra RAM, and the first thing you need to do is to make sure what type of RAM your computer can take. If your computer is of an older model you may need to try to find some SDR SDRAM, though this can be pretty difficult since it is no longer produced. If you've bought something that's on the new side, you should have no problem in finding extra memory, including types such as SDRAM, though you should always make sure that it is compatible with your computer before you buy it as it can be pretty expensive.

Second in importance to the laptop memory is probably the battery, although some people would say the laptop battery is probably the most important part of the whole set up, because without it there is no power, and without power you don't work. It is always a good idea to have an extra laptop battery, especially if you travel a lot and use the computer for work. Sometimes these go under the name of battery packs. Before you buy an extra battery make sure that the voltage is correct, and it is also usually a good idea to buy batteries that are made by the company that made your laptop. Do this and you will avoid most problems.

One of the things that makes many people fume can be the fact the laptop keyboard can be pretty small. There is a way around this however, and that is to buy an external keyboard, which means you can have a full-size keyboard but yet get the general portability of a laptop. These can be really great if you use a laptop in an office, because it means you can move the computer anywhere you like, and you can still get the benefits of full-size keyboard.

As you can see once you have bought a laptop that is not the end of the story, because you often need to buy a few extras in order to get the real benefit of the portability of a laptop computer. Take time to look for what is on offer, and make sure that you are getting the best of your purchase of that portable computer.