Posts Tagged ‘Computer Insurance’

Top 3 Latops That Will Hit The UK

Wednesday, July 13, 2011
posted by Jordan

In 2011, there are an estimated 74% growth on the number of laptop models, designs and variations that will add more options for the British laptop owners. It can be viewed both in positive and negative aspects; the more models, the more choices you can choose from, but it can also add more to the confusion especially for new users.

So to help you choose among the best, here are the top 3 laptops brands and models that you should definitely check out.

The Dell Inspiron 15R – powered by a Intel Core i3 2310M processor, it runs on a WIN 7 professional or Home premium OS and has a shared dual channel RAM or a 4GB if the owners chooses to. It boosts a 1366×768 display resolution. This is one hot brand you should watch out for!

The HP ProBook 4520 – this is a medium sized business laptop that carries a Core i3 processor and some models also have a Core i7 for more powerful processing needs. It has a durable metal exterior and a cool keyboard too. Definitely on my watch list.

The Lenovo ThinkPad X220 – a 12.5 inch Lenovo ThinkPad that is considered by many reviewers to be an ultraportable business laptop that has an amazing 8GB DDR3 RAM and can even deliver up to 8 hours of battery life. Now that’s a notebook for any serious businessperson for sure.

There are many more brands out there, and whatever you choose to buy this month, be sure to avail comprehensive laptop insurance within the first 6 months. Protect your investment from theft, accidental damages that has an International coverage as well with laptop insurance UK and prices start at only £2.99; visit our main site today for more information.

Laptop Insurance News: Thin Laptops Are In This 2011

Friday, July 8, 2011
posted by Jordan

The battle for the thinnest and most sleek laptop is no new thing in the PC world, but it has indeed intensified in the last few months. The war between tablet PCs when it comes to tablet sleekness is currently being won by Apple with its amazingly thin iPad 2 which is 33% thinner than its predecessor. The MacBook air is a great example if you are into laptops that are paper thin, but there are other brands coming into play and will likely dominate the market too because of their more affordable prices.

The new Aspire Timeline X is a newcomer that has a 1 inch thin profile. Although its not the most thinnest laptop around, its sleek design with great processing features make it an easy choice for those who want to purchase lightweight computers. It has a 2nd Gen Intel Core i3 and i5 processors and has a model with either Intel HD graphics and some that come with a Nvidia GeForce 540M video card.

If you are planning to get a new laptop this month or maybe you already just bought a new thin laptop in the UK, getting laptop insurance UK is something you shouldn’t forget. You need to insure your expensive laptop computer from theft, accidental damages and from liquid spills within 6 months of your purchase while you are still eligible to obtain comprehensive laptop insurance. Visit our main site today to learn more, prices start at only £2.99.

Laptop Thieves Get More Stiffer Punishments From The Law

Saturday, June 11, 2011
posted by Jordan

From mobile phone to iPhone theft, certain parts of the UK remain infamous to be hot spots for getting expensive gadgets stolen. Although theft can happen to anyone anytime, authorities all agree that indeed in the United Kingdom, there are certain places where it would be wise to hide your Apple iPhone in your bag when in you are in public.

These certain places are where many incidents of gadget theft occur and the Ministry of Crime prevention is already getting alarmed. This is prompting law makers to pass stiffer punishments to those who perpetrate gadget crime, particularly Smartphone and laptop computer theft. I guess the saying is true that not all crimes are created equal. This rigid punishment must be because of the fact that gadgets like laptops, though small in size can create a great deal of suffering to the victim. Not just financially, but because many sensitive information can be stolen in a laptop that can be used in more serious crimes, hence it’s considered a heavy crime to commit.

Imagine if someone stole the laptop of your banker, lawyer or doctor? There could be some sensitive information there that could be used to blackmail other individuals as well. But laptop owners who don’t retain too much sensitive data in their laptops should be more worried about getting a new one if it was stolen. This is why it’s important to ensure laptop insurance within the first six months upon purchase. For prices that start at only £2.99, you can insure laptop protection against theft so you can get a replacement if it was stolen from you. To know more about this cover, visit our main site and read our terms and conditions for more details.

 

 

The Chromebook Vs Traditional Laptops

Thursday, June 2, 2011
posted by Jordan

Heard about the new laptop called the Chrome Book? Well, come to think of it, some don’t even consider the new Chrome Book to be a laptop at all. If you already have an idea what it is, it’s basically a web browsing gadget with no software, except the installed Google web browser. It also has no antivirus nor malware needed when you connect to the Internet where you save all your documents and do all your work.

Far from the traditional laptops that contain a tremendous amount of applications, the new Chrome Book from Google says that it will boot in approximately eight seconds and if it takes longer than that, something would already be wrong with it. But the question still remains; will this idea for a laptop, if we could call it that for a while, actually catch up and be popular among users?

One thing that is appealing to traditional laptop owners is that they can use their computers even offline and if Internet connection was for some reason cut or not available, then what happens to the Chrome Book? That is something we will need to watch out. For those who have decided to get a new laptop and enjoy its traditional online and offline capabilities, it’s important that you avail comprehensive laptop insurance within six months of purchase.

Laptop insurance UK provides total assurance that your laptop will be replaced or repaired in case of accidental damages even those caused by liquids and from theft for only £2.99 a month. We are pretty sure if the Chrome Book catches on, there will be an insurance policy for it too; but for now, its better that they decide first if they even want to call it a laptop to begin with to avoid user confusion.

Using Cooling Stands For Laptops

Tuesday, May 10, 2011
posted by Jordan

If you use your laptop for more than 7 hours at one sitting for work or gaming, it is greatly advised that you place it on top of a laptop stand with a cooling fan that can help it cool down. There are some laptops that are not designed to run on a particular OS so they tend to heat up unusually. Running your laptop computer on a compatible operating system can make it work more efficient.

Processors produce great amount of heat and the heat your computer produces has nothing to do with its battery charging. Especially when the computer you are using use software that need great amounts of resources, this heat can build up. There are many controversial debates whether placing your laptop on a stand with a cooling fan can even help at all. But many users notice that doing this makes their laptops cooler so this can greatly help to prevent any future damage on its internal components and making it last longer.

One great thing about these stands is that they can hold your laptop in place. But accidents can still happen so owners should also add additional protection. Laptop insurance is one very effective way to protect your laptop and your pocket from unwanted expenses. Prices start at only £2.99, you can already protect it against accidental damages, water damages and even theft. Running your laptop on a cooling stand is great coupled with comprehensive laptop insurance UK.