Helping writers to find good laptops

Personally, I think a good laptop is a writer's best friend. For that reason, I was thrilled to find the article "A Guide to Laptops for Writers," by Graeme Houston. This article walks writers through the main points of selecting a laptop, so that you can make sure you don't leave out anything vital. I can't imagine a worse mistake than spending hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars on a laptop that doesn't suit your needs as a writer. After all, your livelihood depends upon that little contraption.

I think the only thing I myself would have added to the article is size. As a writer who writes "on the go" quite a bit, I find that size is very important. I don't care how big the screen is, how cool the graphics, or anything else of that sort - I don't want to lug around an 8-pound laptop on my shoulder! My laptop weighs 3 pounds; my fiance's weighs 5, I think, and I wouldn't ever want anything heavier than that. Personally, I think my 3-pounder is perfect, as it leaves room for a book or some paperwork in the case without weighing it down too much.

In any case, if you are planning on buying a new laptop, be sure to read this article - even if you have considerations of your own, you can make sure you're not overlooking anything important!