Top 9 tips when shopping for a laptop during the holidays

What should I know when buying a laptop?

There are many factors to take into account when buying a laptop. You don't want something that's underpowered, too much laptop, or just plain bad. Making a final decision is only more difficult thanks to the wide range of laptops available. To help sort the great from the not-so-great, here are 9 tips to remember when shopping for a laptop this holiday season.

• Set a price and stick to it
• Read reviews
• Decide which design is best for you
• Choose the right display
• Know what performance specs you need
• Plan your storage for the future
• Count the ports
• Get familiar with the keyboard and touchpad
• Think about security

Set a price and stick to it

Your budget, when shopping for a laptop, can get out of hand quickly. One laptop might have a feature you need, while another has that feature and more. The problem is, the more features you add to a laptop, the higher the price creeps.

For extra help when choosing a laptop by price, we've chosen the best laptops in a bunch of different price ranges.

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