Simply answer three questions about your laptop needs and we'll give you the best recommendation based on your answers.
From office work and home budgets to checking email and surfing the Web, you want your PC to do a little bit of everything.
If you want to play demanding games, you’ll need a powerful CPU, discrete graphics and a high-res screen.
If you create large graphical files, photo and video editing or 3D animation, choose this option.
You plan to give this laptop to the kids or use it for simple web surfing and email when you’re away from your primary PC.
Your laptop will rarely move from your desk or workspace.
You may carry your laptop from room to room or occasionally travel with it.
From coffee shops to airports, you and your laptop are constantly on-the-go!
Laptops loaded with Windows 8.1 preinstalled come in the widest variety of specifications, with prices ranging from $500 to $2,999. Brands include Dell, HP, Toshiba, Asus, and Acer.
Available on Macs only, Apple's OS X provides an attractive, powerful UI with an iPad-like Launchpad for your apps as well as interactive Notifications and Finder Tabs for strong multitasking. MacBooks tend to be more expensive, with pricing over $1,500.
The Chromebook could be a solid and affordable choice for light use, like surfing the Web, social networking and email. Google’s Chrome OS provides a version of the company’s Chrome browser in an online-centric environment filled with powerful Web apps, but limited offline capability. This type of laptop is not available with Office. Brands include Acer, Asus, Dell, Samsung, Toshiba, and HP.
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