OCTOBER 2019 • TECH ADVISOR 49BUYING GUIDEmany different kinds, including hybrids that can be
either laptop or tablet, high-end gaming laptops,
cheapandcheerfulbudgetmodels,andeventhose
runningmacOS rather than Windows 10.
How much should you spend on a laptop?
Sometimes the best does come at a steep price, but
equally you can get a lot of laptop for under £500
or even £300 – provided you need only complete
basictaskssuchaswebbrowsing,writingemails
andcreatingthe odd document.
Around £500 or above can get you a nice
laptop,butit’slikelytohaveanentry-levelset
ofspecifications.We’retalkinga relativelybasic
processor,minimalSSDstorageanda relativelylow-
qualityscreen.It mightalsobe on the heavy side.
Pay £700 or more and you should get a blazing
fast processor, plenty of RAM, hordes of storage and
a gorgeous display. You should also expect excellent
build quality and premium materials. Many these days
are above £1,000.
What to look out for
We show you our favourite laptops and offer advice on
how much to spend, but if you’re still undecided we
might be able to help break down your options further.
Herewetalkaboutscreensize,storage,processors,
andmore to help you make your decision.
Display size
Laptop screens range from around 11- to 17in. A
smaller panel might be harder to work on and offer