While, quite comfortable with all things desk-top, I know absolutely nothing about laptops (or whatever they are called these days). I need something that is light in weight, has a good battery life (is 6-8 hours possible?? i don't even know), and is fairly inexpensive. I don't intend to game on it, as that is what my desk-top is for.
I will be using it at the library, or the bookstore, or the coffee shop. I will use it to download pdf materials and study them, lots of writing in MS Word, and researching on the internet. I can't think of anything else I would likely use it for off the top of my head. Oh, it should be able to play music and videos on VLC.
So, my question is, what kind of device am I looking for? Is it a 'Netbook', or a 'Notebook' or a 'lap-top' or something else? Should I buy a new one or one that is a few years old to get the best bargain? Where is the best place to get one? I know absolutely nothing about these types of computers.
Thank you.
I will be using it at the library, or the bookstore, or the coffee shop. I will use it to download pdf materials and study them, lots of writing in MS Word, and researching on the internet. I can't think of anything else I would likely use it for off the top of my head. Oh, it should be able to play music and videos on VLC.
So, my question is, what kind of device am I looking for? Is it a 'Netbook', or a 'Notebook' or a 'lap-top' or something else? Should I buy a new one or one that is a few years old to get the best bargain? Where is the best place to get one? I know absolutely nothing about these types of computers.
Thank you.
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