Ah, laptops. Just like a regular computer, but you can place it atop your lap. Truly the grandest innovation the computing industry has ever seen. We jest, of course - we love laptops, whether they’re super slim and sleek ultrabooks or powerful gaming laptops.
What makes a laptop the best laptop, though? It’s a question we’ve been seeking the answer to for years - along with half of the tech industry, in fact. Apple thinks it has portable perfection in its MacBooks, while some prefer the laid-back simplicity of the best Chromebooks instead.
Whatever your choice of laptop, you’ll find below every single article we’ve written about our favorite (and least favorite) portable PCs. Struggling to choose a new laptop? We’ve got you covered.
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Should you buy a Chromebook now or wait for the Googlebook?
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Students — it's hard to beat this Dell XPS 13 for £699 if you need a powerful new laptop for college or university
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There are some excellent back-to-school laptop deals available right now, but one offer that stands out the most to me is this fantastic low price for the powerful Dell XPS 13.
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8 best deals from the Dell back-to-school sale — save up to £200 on the XPS 13, Alienware monitors, and more
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Whether you need a new laptop, monitor, or accessories for the year ahead, there are some strong options in the Dell back-to-school sale, so I've looked through and picked out the 8 best deals.
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Apple's MacBook Air supply is worsening, and unsurprisingly RAM is to blame
The RAM crisis isn't getting any better, and Apple's MacBook Air shipment estimates are direct evidence of that.
Lenovo IdeaPad leak shows a new laptop with strong MacBook Neo vibes
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Apple's back-to-school offer is live — students and teachers get exclusive savings on iPads and MacBooks, plus free gift cards
The Apple Store has just launched its education offers for students and teachers, featuring savings of up to £100 on iPads and MacBooks, and free gift cards up to £120.