The Laptop Buying Guide 2011

Computer hardware is constantly changing, but it’s not entirely unpredictable. There are often distinct trends, and today’s laptop market is no different.

Not sure where to start? You should read our “2011 Laptop Buying Guide”, from MakeUseOf writer Matt Smith. This guide lets you know what specs matter on a modern computer, which brands to look out for and more.

Advancing computer hardware is always great for consumers. This guide is not just about hardware, however, and for good reason. It’s easy to become sucked up in technical mumbo-jumbo. Some retail outlets depend on it. The next thing you know, you’ve spent $200 more than you’d budgeted and have a laptop that’s twice as powerful as you need with a keyboard you don’t want to spend more than five minutes typing on.

Educate yourself before you spend any money. Read this guide.

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  • Rohan Sharma November 6, 2011

    The download link to the Laptop Buying Guide 2011 is broken (not working)

    • James Bruce November 7, 2011

      No, it’s not, it’s fine, I just downloaded it

  • Agent047 December 21, 2011

    Thanks a ton !!!

  • Sachin Kanchan May 14, 2012

    can you update this one for the year 2012…i mean “Laptop Buying Guide 2012″…
    but then i think intel core 3rd gen processors are here..so maybe we should wait for the 3rd or 4th quarter of this year to see what more specs the latest laptops have to offer