1. Free_Website_Design_Tools : Part I
Notebook Buying Tips
Why notebook became so popular? It has been estimated that notebook sales has
increased an average of 20% per year in the United States alone. Among the many
advantages it offers, portability is one of the main reason people end up making a purchase
of it. However before any purchase is made, other features should be considered as well.
Notebook was first made available in the early eighties. Although much heavier and bulkier
than today's notebooks, it had the unique portability feature that put this innovative product
in a class by itself. Although not much of a commercial success then, it gave the computer
industry a goal to pursue in manufacturing this item with better weight, size and
performance ratio and making one of today's most wanted computer hardware.
Notebook size has got much smaller, however big enough to make one feel very
comfortable in handling and operating computer related tasks. One can find it in sizes best
categorized as: 1 - Tablet Pc has the size of paper tablet and weighs no more than 4
pounds; 2 - Ultra Portable is a little bigger than Tablet Pc and weighs around 4 pounds, no
internal CD or DVD drive, display of 12 inches or smaller; 3 - Thin and Light is a mid-size
notebook, 10-14" x 10", 1 to 1.5 thick, and weighs around 7 pounds, wireless network
capability, 14-inch displays, combo CD-RW/DVD; 4 - Desktop replacement is the largest
category of notebooks, more than 12 x 10" and weighs more than 7 pounds, 15-17 inches
displays or larger, wireless network capability, combo CD-RW/DV.
Also an important feature one should look for is performance. Notebooks provide very close
performance in comparison with traditional desktop computers, and should handle all
computer related tasks with great ease. Whenever purchasing a notebook, make sure it has
the latest cpu model, large ram memory and hard disk space. Notebook performance is
directly related with cpu clock, ram memory and hard disk space. For these items, big is
never enough.
Another feature one should look for is the dvd player. It can come in handy for
entertainment purposes, enabling one to watch movies while traveling. Wireless connection
is also a feature to look for in a notebook. Some notebooks feature an infrared port, which
can be used to connect a mobile phone. Also there are other wireless technologies such as
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, which allows mobile phone, printers and PDA to be connected at
certified public and private network. The ability to have a mobile connection is definitely a
plus in today's connected world.
Expansion capability for notebooks can be done thru the use of plug-in pc cards. Although
there is a new standard called ExpressCard, which is smaller and faster plug-in card that
provides more features for multimedia tasks.
Notebooks have certainly become an item required for one's mobile computer related tasks,
whether it is used for public, private, personal or professional purposes. Its portability and

2. small size make an attractive all around computer hardware item. For those looking for
mobile computer hardware, notebooks can certainly become a good solution at affordable
prices.
Roberto Sedycias
IT Consultant
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Hiring a web designer to come up with the custom solution that you need can set you back
a few thousand bucks. But you can do the whole thing yourself and make it drag and drop
simple for mere pennies with a tool like Breezy Websites. See http://breezywebsites.com
for details!
FREE_WEBSITE_DESIGN_TOOLS : End of Part I
Free_Website_Design_Tools : Part II
Notebook Display: WXGA WSXGA Or WUXGA?
When buying a widescreen notebook, it can be a bit confusing to pick the right LCD.
Generally, you are given a choice between WXGA, WSXGA and WUXGA notebook
displays. What are these and which do you choose?
WXGA, WSXGA and WUXGA
The above acronyms are resolution standards for television and computer monitors. All of
them refer to widescreen display standards: WXGA stands for Widescreen Extended
Graphics Array; WSXGA for Widescreen Super Extended Graphics Array; and WUXGA for
Widescreen Ultra Extended Graphics Array.
WXGA, WSXGA and WUXGA are not the only display standards for screen displays, but
they are the most common in notebook computers. True to widescreen standards, all three
of these have an aspect ratio in the range of 16/9 to 16/10. They mainly differ in their
resolution (the number of pixels they can display on screen).
While all widescreen displays can use resolutions lower than their rated display, they
provide the best image at their native resolution, which is also their maximum resolution.
Keep in mind that a lower resolution is much easier on the eyes, so you will want to go with
a native resolution that does not leave you squinting at the screen in your day-to-day use.

3. WXGA has a 1366x768 resolution, an aspect ratio of 16/9. WSXGA boasts a greater
resolution at 1680x1050 and an aspect ratio of 16/10. WUXGA uses a resolution of
1920x1200 at an aspect ratio of 16/10.
What to Pick?
If you are buying a notebook computer for gaming purposes, you probably want a WUXGA
screen for the sharpest image. If you are an HDTV subscriber and you plan to use your
notebook computer as an HDTV receiver, WUXGA gives the very highest resolution
available. WUXGA is also great for watching movies and viewing digital images due to the
sharp rendering of images and pictures.
In addition, WUXGA is very convenient for multi-tasking, provided you can handle the
smaller text size. The 1920X1200 resolution is perfect for working on two documents or web
pages side-by-side, which can enhance productivity.
Although a WUXGA LCD seems like the obvious choice because of its higher resolution that
produces more desktop space and greater amounts of detail, this is not to say that WXGA
and WSXGA have nothing to recommend them. In fact, WUXGA is not for everyone.
If the notebook computer does not have a powerful mobile graphics processing unit and a
17-inch or larger LCD, high-resolution gaming and 3D rendering will be more difficult, as it
takes a high-end GPU to push modern games and 3D models to 1920x1200 resolutions. As
mentioned, customers with less than excellent vision are better off choosing WXGA to get
the largest text display. If you want a notebook display with medium-sized text, sharp
images, and less than 17 inches of physical screen size, WSXGA is a good compromise,
and the 1680x1050 resolution is nothing to sneeze at, by any means.
This article may be republished freely as long as this copyright notice and box of resource
links are included at the bottom.
Copyright ' 2007 MALIBAL, LLC
Hiring a web designer to come up with the custom solution that you need can set you back
a few thousand bucks. But you can do the whole thing yourself and make it drag and drop
simple for mere pennies with a tool like Breezy Websites. See http://breezywebsites.com
for details!
FREE_WEBSITE_DESIGN_TOOLS : End of Part II
Free_Website_Design_Tools : Part III

4. Notebook Display: WXGA WSXGA Or WUXGA?
When buying a widescreen notebook, it can be a bit confusing to pick the right LCD.
Generally, you are given a choice between WXGA, WSXGA and WUXGA notebook
displays. What are these and which do you choose?
WXGA, WSXGA and WUXGA
The above acronyms are resolution standards for television and computer monitors. All of
them refer to widescreen display standards: WXGA stands for Widescreen Extended
Graphics Array; WSXGA for Widescreen Super Extended Graphics Array; and WUXGA for
Widescreen Ultra Extended Graphics Array.
WXGA, WSXGA and WUXGA are not the only display standards for screen displays, but
they are the most common in notebook computers. True to widescreen standards, all three
of these have an aspect ratio in the range of 16/9 to 16/10. They mainly differ in their
resolution (the number of pixels they can display on screen).
While all widescreen displays can use resolutions lower than their rated display, they
provide the best image at their native resolution, which is also their maximum resolution.
Keep in mind that a lower resolution is much easier on the eyes, so you will want to go with
a native resolution that does not leave you squinting at the screen in your day-to-day use.
WXGA has a 1366x768 resolution, an aspect ratio of 16/9. WSXGA boasts a greater
resolution at 1680x1050 and an aspect ratio of 16/10. WUXGA uses a resolution of
1920x1200 at an aspect ratio of 16/10.
What to Pick?
If you are buying a notebook computer for gaming purposes, you probably want a WUXGA
screen for the sharpest image. If you are an HDTV subscriber and you plan to use your
notebook computer as an HDTV receiver, WUXGA gives the very highest resolution
available. WUXGA is also great for watching movies and viewing digital images due to the
sharp rendering of images and pictures.
In addition, WUXGA is very convenient for multi-tasking, provided you can handle the
smaller text size. The 1920X1200 resolution is perfect for working on two documents or web
pages side-by-side, which can enhance productivity.
Although a WUXGA LCD seems like the obvious choice because of its higher resolution that
produces more desktop space and greater amounts of detail, this is not to say that WXGA
and WSXGA have nothing to recommend them. In fact, WUXGA is not for everyone.
If the notebook computer does not have a powerful mobile graphics processing unit and a
17-inch or larger LCD, high-resolution gaming and 3D rendering will be more difficult, as it
takes a high-end GPU to push modern games and 3D models to 1920x1200 resolutions. As
mentioned, customers with less than excellent vision are better off choosing WXGA to get

5. the largest text display. If you want a notebook display with medium-sized text, sharp
images, and less than 17 inches of physical screen size, WSXGA is a good compromise,
and the 1680x1050 resolution is nothing to sneeze at, by any means.
This article may be republished freely as long as this copyright notice and box of resource
links are included at the bottom.
Copyright ' 2007 MALIBAL, LLC
Hiring a web designer to come up with the custom solution that you need can set you back
a few thousand bucks. But you can do the whole thing yourself and make it drag and drop
simple for mere pennies with a tool like Breezy Websites. See http://breezywebsites.com
for details!
FREE_WEBSITE_DESIGN_TOOLS : End of Part III

6. the largest text display. If you want a notebook display with medium-sized text, sharp
images, and less than 17 inches of physical screen size, WSXGA is a good compromise,
and the 1680x1050 resolution is nothing to sneeze at, by any means.
This article may be republished freely as long as this copyright notice and box of resource
links are included at the bottom.
Copyright ' 2007 MALIBAL, LLC
Hiring a web designer to come up with the custom solution that you need can set you back
a few thousand bucks. But you can do the whole thing yourself and make it drag and drop
simple for mere pennies with a tool like Breezy Websites. See http://breezywebsites.com
for details!
FREE_WEBSITE_DESIGN_TOOLS : End of Part III