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The Frequent Flier notebook computer

If you spend a lot of time on the road, size and weight are the two most critical factors in choosing a new notebook computer--even if it means sacrificing a little on performance and features. The smallest and lightest notebooks, ultraportables, weigh less than four pounds and are no thicker than a spiral-bound notebook.

Read more in the Laptop Buying Guide

Microsoft Windows 7 system requirements

Ready for Windows 7?

If you want to run Windows 7 on your PC, here's what it takes:

  • -1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
  • -1 gigabyte (GB) RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit)
  • -16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
  • -DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver

Additional requirements to use certain features:

  • -Internet access (fees may apply)
  • -Depending on resolution, video playback may require additional memory and advanced graphics hardware
  • -For some Windows Media Center functionality a TV tuner and additional hardware may be required
  • -Windows Touch and Tablet PCs require specific hardware
  • -HomeGroup requires a network and PCs running Windows 7
  • -DVD/CD authoring requires a compatible optical drive
  • -BitLocker requires Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2
  • -BitLocker To Go requires a USB flash drive
  • -Windows XP Mode requires an additional 1 GB of RAM, an additional 15 GB of available hard disk space, and a processor capable of hardware virtualization with Intel VT or AMD-V turned on
  • -Music and sound require audio output

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Home user laptop computer

Home users are increasingly turning to notebook computers as their primary PCs, as they like that laptops can offer similar performance and features to those of a desktop PC, and can be easily moved from room to room. Though of course almost any notebook computer will do for typical home use, there are two types of laptops most suitable for home users: mid-size notebooks, which tend to be budget-friendly, and desktop replacements, which are usually packed with features.

Read more in the Laptop Buying Guide

Netbook computer

Netbook computers are small form factor notebooks that make use of the Net's server-side processing and storage for many tasks. Now that productivity web apps are free and common, many users need little more than a connection and a keyboard. Most Netbook computers don't have mobile broadband built-in yet so you'll still need to hop to a hot spot but external modems are available.

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Laptop computer memory size

To maximize battery life, notebook computer processors are often designed to save more energy and run cooler than desktop processors. The drawback is slower performance, but more memory can help, which it won't consume energy or radiate heat. Even better, up to 4GB of RAM can now be found in budget configurations. If you want more memory later, expansion is often a simple procedure.

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