Laptop therapy

At home with your laptop

With the constant advancement of information technology, nowadays you can purchase a mobile computer that has similar performance capabilities to a traditional desktop machine, as well as being portable. Known as a home laptop, this range of computers are for people who would like a machine that fulfils all their needs, both at home and whilst out and about. You don’t need to worry about having to peer at a tiny screen as these models have displays of up to 17 inches. For listening to guided hypnotherapy tracks, the built in stereo speakers and Dolby sound room systems are more than up to the task. A satellite laptop is a great choice as a home machine, and comes in a range of models, to suit most needs. They have screen sizes from just over thirteen inches to a little over seventeen and several different choices of video card with up to 512mb of video RAM. There are various different dual core processors on offer, depending on your budget and needs. For audio hypnotherapy tracks and instructional videos, any of these models will be fine. Of course, most people who are looking at purchasing a laptop will put portability very high on their list of priorities. Again this range has that covered too, with the lightest machine weighing in at under two kilograms. They are all more than capable of running the latest operating systems, so you are free to choose whichever you prefer.

Toshiba Satellite L300-1G5

Even more portability

When being mobile is not just a high priority but the highest one, a netbook is the obvious way to go. Weighing in at under a kilogram, with the lightest models you won’t even notice you are carrying it around with you. With built in stereo speakers and of course a headphone jack, they are still well up to the job of listening to audio tracks for relaxation and hypnosis. Headphones are probably a better option if you are listening to material that includes theta waves to help you meditate. Their portability means they are an ideal laptop to take on meditation retreats or just when you want to get away from it all but still stay in contact with friends, or clients, if you are a professional in this field. You can also keep up to date with the many hypnotherapy and meditation forums that are to be found on the internet nowadays and answer your emails. Whilst some people like to fiddle about with electronic gadgets, many would prefer that someone else took care of the maintenance and repair tasks that occasionally need doing. Buying from a well known company with a good reputation in the field should ensure you have good laptop support service if you do have any problems. As well as offering a variety of warranty options including onsite repair, they should also have a website where you can download the latest drivers and important updates for your particular laptop.

Qosmio F50-10Z

High performance

For watching hypnosis videos, and if you also like to use your computer to watch films when you are just taking it easy, a gaming laptop can be a good choice. Known as such because of their gaming capabilities, owing to their high performance processors, quality video cards and abundant memory, these same features make them great for image editing and watching high definition films. If you do want to make your own hypnosis videos, then you will need a digital camcorder as well. These have really come of age recently; the days of carrying a heavy, brick-like piece of equipment on your shoulder are long gone. It is not just the laptop that has come down in weight a lot – a modern digital video camera can weigh as little as 340 grams and come with a palm grip for easy filming. If you are filming yourself then you can find models with remote control and buy yourself a tripod for the camera. Despite their small size and weight, they are capable of filming in high-definition and there are a number of different lenses available. The gaming machines mentioned above are the most suitable type of laptop for editing and viewing the results. With up to eight gigabytes of system memory and half a gigabyte of video memory, they are ideal for such tasks that use up a lot of system resources. Some models have video cards with TurboCache technology which can utilise over 1,700mb of memory, making large images and videos easy to manipulate.

Camileo Pro Camcorder

Security and confidentiality

If you are a professional hypnotherapist, then apart from anything else on your list of requirements when shopping for a laptop, keeping your data secure and away from prying eyes is going to be high on your list. Obviously the easiest way of doing this is not to let anyone else use your computer, but life is not always that simple and things can go wrong. A business laptop, aimed at the professional market, has many features that can help keep your clients’ information private and confidential. To start with, you can choose a model that incorporates a biometric fingerprint scanner, meaning that nobody else but yourself will be able to log onto the machine in the first place. In the event that somebody manages to hack into your machine while you are online, advanced encryption should help to keep your data safe. To protect against theft of the machine itself, rather than just the data, you can purchase a model that comes with movement sensors that will set off an integral alarm if any unauthorized person attempts to move your laptop. They also come with a variety of measures to protect against accidental damage during the course of your work, such as spill-resistant keyboards if you are clumsy with your coffee. Also, rubber-encased hard drives and shock detection technology can help keep your hard drive and the data on it safe, in the event that you are unfortunate enough to drop your machine.

Portégé R600-10T