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Are Laptops’ extra features worth it?

by Kiven on April 7th, 2008

Solid state harddrives, extra glossy screens, integrated mobile broadband, hdd encryption and fingerprint scanners: you see thse being offered especially on the latest and pricier pieces of laptops being sold today. But, are they worth it?

In the automotive world, the real money is made in the options packages. Fancy hubcaps, satellite radio, two-tone paint? Thank you very much, dealers will say, as they pocket sometimes more money than they made selling you the car.

Though buying a new laptop online doesn’t involve engaging in negotiations with a dealer, you still have a number of options to choose from. And with business laptops costing as much as $2000, adding a few extras can push the price quite a bit higher. Some features are decidedly optional, while others are becoming de rigueur. Which are worth the money? Let’s take a gander.

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