Laptops: How to buy the best laptop Choosing your perfect laptop
Laptop or desktop computer?
Laptops have been growing in popularity, power and affordability.It’s now easier than ever to find a cheap laptop that will perform most tasks, though spending the same amount of money on a desktop PC or Mac will still get you more in terms of raw specification and power.
This will usually only matter if you're doing something like video editing or playing the latest games.
Choosing a laptop gives you the freedom to use your computer on the move or around the home rather than find yourself chained to one room.
It also means you can take advantage of wireless networking to surf the web without being connected to a phone socket.
This buyers’ guide has advice on what to look for and how much to spend, explains laptop jargon, and gives practical tips.
To find out more how specific laptops from brands including Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Sony and Toshiba compare, read the Which? expert laptops review.
