As was the case towards the end of last year there’s been an increasing focus on devices with fast SSD storage, slim profiles, long battery life, and a price that won’t break the bank – basically, everyone’s answer to the MacBook Air. Intel is putting a lot of weight behind the Ultrabook concept, expecting it to be the main driver of PC market growth in the short term, and we’re finally starting to see some real interesting products emerge. When choosing the right laptop it all comes down to what you are willing to spend and what you plan to use it for. This guide will help you navigate through the countless options out there. As usual, we’ve narrowed down our favorite notebooks and grouped them into five different categories: ultraportables, business and workstations, desktop replacements, gaming, and budget-oriented machines.
title: “Techspot Laptop Buying Guide” ShowToc: true date: “2023-02-13” author: “Margaret Haugen”
But if you are looking into the ultraportable market, a new breed of devices has emerged. Intel is pushing the Ultrabooks as thin and light systems with plenty of power, fast SSD storage, long battery life, and a price that won’t break the bank. They’re essentially the Windows version of Apple’s MacBook Air and they’re supposed to take over the notebook market in the coming years. For now we’re seeing a first generation of devices, with plenty more to come. But as trendy as Ultrabooks may be right now, when choosing the right laptop it all comes down to what you are willing to spend and what you plan to use it for. This guide will help you navigate through the countless options out there. As usual, we’ve narrowed down our favorite notebooks and grouped them into different categories: ultraportables, business and workstations, desktop replacements, gaming, and budget-oriented machines.
