About Lauren Bennett Expertise I am a computer science major and my dad is an Electric Engineering, so my life has revolved around computers. For as long as I can remember, I have been buying and selling computers. I tend to travel a lot, so I have always had a laptop. I have bought 5 of them for myself, and bought around 30-40 for friends and family. I have dealt with the good and the bad of various version and brand names. If you are in need of buying a laptop, feel free to contact me and I'm sure I will be able to guide you into purchasing the laptop that will be the best fit for you. I will custom build you computers for you to choose from so you can get an exact idea of what to go and buy when you do it yourself and so that you have an exact price. However, I am in the USA and am only knowledgeable about computers here in the US. I do not know about foreign currency or the quality of computer brand names outside the US.
Experience B.S. in Computer Science. Buying and selling for years. Assisting friends/family.
Question I need a laptop that I can use outside of the home. I only need to word process. Battery life is important as I will rarely be using it near a power supply. What are the best models to buy for good battery life? I was considering the Compaq C730EM
Answer The longest-lasting notebook is the Lenovo ThinkPad X60s. When configured with the high-capacity battery, its 8 hours, 16 minutes of life can get you through an entire workday. A Fujitsu Q2010 configured with an extended battery can last 7 hours, 38 minutes. The Dell Inspiron E1405 ran for 7 hours, 21 minutes; the Panasonic ToughBook 74 lasted 7 hours, 18 minutes; and the Lenovo ThinkPad R60 went for 6 hours, 25 minutes on a charge. The inexpensive HP Compaq nc2400 also performed well, clocking out after a lengthy 6 hours, 6 minutes.
The overall best computer of the bunch is the Dell Inspiron E1405. The Dell computers tend to be the best bang for the buck and the technical support is great, so don't forget to buy a warranty. I personally have four Dell computers right now and I absolutely love them all... three laptops and one desktop. I have been overly amazed with the quality of support I have received.
