Shopping for a laptop can be a daunting task, or an enjoyable shopping experience. It will be what you make of it! Knowledge of the features you need and want will go a long ways towards making it at least a bit of fun. Ask yourself what you will be using your laptop for and where you will be using it, and what you expect the laptop to be capable of doing. Once you have an idea of the answers to these basic questions you will be better able to choose from the myriad options available.

Wireless card: For those who dream of accessing their personal network from any nook or cranny in their own home, without worrying about plug-ins and wires, make sure your notebook comes equipped with a Network Interface Card (NIC). Just add a Wireless router to your home to complete the setup. The Network Interface Card ( NIC) is also a necessity for those who want to be able to grab their laptop and head to a local hotspot to work or play and still be able to log on to the internet.

 
DVD Burner: Once considered a feature available only on high-end desktops, a DVD burner is a must-have if you plan to use your laptop to share and swap not only pictures but also all your home videos or work, with ease.

Instant DVD: One new feature that is just hitting the notebook market is the availability to watch a DVD without having to boot up the computer. A fantastic feature if you often use your laptop to watch movies on the go. In addition, just like it sounds, the DVD drive on the laptop functions as a DVD player, complete with remote control, without ever having to boot up the computer's operating syst