There are now hundreds of laptops to choose from, which range across a variety of budgets. When buying a laptop, there are two main factors to take into consideration:

What is the laptop going to be used for?

When you are buying a laptop, it is important to know exactly what it is you want the laptop for. Is it for word processing, photo editing, gaming, or mainly just surfing the Internet? Once you’ve established this, it is easy to choose a laptop that will serve your needs.

For instance, if you work mainly with videos and photography, you may want a laptop with a high resolution screen, which is large in dimension and which can run editing software smoothly. Hence you will need to purchase a laptop with a quality processor, graphics card, and amount of available memory. Other computer users may find they require a larger keyboard, the most recent version of Word or a lightweight laptop, depending on what the laptop is going to be used for. If you are buying a laptop for a child, there are models that run small games quickly, or which have a built-in disc drive for watching films.

What is your budget?

The right laptop must be within your budget. Cheap, basic models are available for as a couple of hundred pounds, with higher end models selling for up to a thousand. Bear in mind that with laptops it is usually the case that you get what you pay for. So, if you want a simple word processor with Internet access, then you will be able to find something at a reasonable price. However, for more specific purposes, it is usually worth spending a little extra. In this instance, it may be sensible to wait for the sales or for special offers to come up before purchasing.

In terms of budget, you may also need to factor in extra costs, such as the cost of additional programmers, laptop insurance or extras such as headphones or portable keyboards. A customer service assistant will be happy to help you work out these costs in order to determine how much a particular laptop will really be. Do bear in mind, however, that you may not necessarily need to make any additional purchases in order for your laptop to run effectively – it all depends on the make and model.

The computer market can be rather baffling for those unfamiliar with technical jargon. However, there is no need to feel intimidated. When it comes to choosing a laptop, you firstly need to decide what the laptop is going to be used for. Then you need to decide on your budget. Once you have these facts straight, simply find an expert in store, or go online and ask for help. In no time you’ll have a wide range of laptops to choose from.