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Guide to Choosing Laptops & Notebooks

There are hundreds of laptop and notebook computers on the market, when debating which laptop to purchase, examine these key features:

  • Laptop category: To get an idea of the type of notebook computer you need, determine how you will use the computer and for what tasks. Is this computer going to be used on the go, or will it primarily stay at home? The frequent traveler should look at thin and light models, while at-home users will get the best bang for their buck with a desktop replacement computer. Avid gamers should spring for gaming laptops, while all-purpose and even budget notebooks should suffice for the casual user.

  • Display size: Laptop screen sizes vary from netbook-size 11” screens to desktop replacement 17” displays. If your work (or play) is graphics-heavy, a larger high-resolution display will be best for your games, movies and media. But for mobile users, a smaller screen size can mean better portability.

  • Hard drive capacity: Consider how many gigabytes of files, photos, movies, music and other media you plan to store on your computer or download in the future. If you have a large media library or very intensive programs, make sure to buy a notebook with sufficient internal storage capacity.


Decide which features are most important to you, and then use our database to filter for computers with those features.
With 1,363 laptops & notebooks to choose from, we can help you find the best one for your needs.

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Hard Drive Capacity
Hard drive capacity measures how much data can be stored on the laptop or notebook. If you have a lot of media or large files and programs, opt for a high-capacity drive. Otherwise, most users will find that most laptops contain enough storage for their purposes.
Battery Life
The battery life is the length of time (in hours) that the laptop can function after a full battery charge. Users who travel often with their laptops and do not have readily available access to electricity sources will want a laptop with an impressive battery life.
Display Size
The display size is the laptop’s screen size, measured diagonally in inches.
Laptop Type
Laptops and notebooks are classified into categories, each tailored to meet the needs of a certain type of user.
  • All-Purpose Laptops aare a good bet for casual users and mobile users/commuters because they balance portability with performance. All-purpose laptops usually come with: processor speed of 2-3 GHz; a 12-16 inch display; and 250-500 GB of internal storage and 2-4 GB of RAM.
  • Desktop-Replacement Laptops are good for users who need the power of a desktop computer in a smaller package. Desktop-replacements are heavier, larger, cheaper, and focus more on performance compared to all-purpose laptops. Desktop-Replacement laptops typically feature: between 2-3GHz processing speed; a 16-19 inch display; and 500-1500 GB of internal storage and 4-8GB of RAM preinstalled.
  • Gaming Laptops are ideal for users who play intensive video games. Gaming laptops usually come with premium video and sound cards and always operate on a Windows platform. Gaming laptops typically come equipped with: processor speeds between 1-3GHz; display sizes ranging between 12-18 inches; and 250-1500GB of internal storage and 2-4GB of ram preinstalled.
  • Rugged Laptops are designed for the users who will be exposing their laptop to harsh environments. These laptops will typically come with shock-mounted hard-drives, spill-resistant keyboards and other features to increase durability. Rugged laptops are much heavier and more expensive than any of the other laptop categories.
  • Budget Laptops are ideal for the user who is looking to get the most value out of their purchase. These laptops will fall between $450-850 and offer a wide variety of features depending on the trade offs you are willing to make. For instance, you may be able to get a faster processor speed if you are willing to sacrifice internal storage or vice versa. Try sorting the results based on the feature that is most important and you will certainly find a budget laptop that will work for you.

Netbooks and tablets are good alternatives for those who almost exclusively use their computers for browsing the web and other simple applications, and like to do so on-the-go.

What to Watch for in Laptops & Notebooks

• Avoid spending over $1000 dollars if you use your computer for the basics. If the majority of tasks and programs you run are simple, you do not need to spend the extra money for high performance features, such as a processor with over 3 GHz of speed.

• Internal storage should not be the biggest factor in your purchase. There are many external hard drive options available, as well as online data storage systems, that can be used to supplement internal storage.

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