Laptops are probably the second hottest item for the holidays (just behind tablets). The most common question I am asked is: “Which laptop should I get?” I usually respond like this:

How much do you want to spend?

I can’t exactly recommend a $2000 Alienware laptop if your budget is $500. Be honest with your budget and start there.

What’s it for?

If you’re looking for a good work laptop, you’ll be spending about $1200-$1500. A laptop for work should have no less than an Intel Core i7 and 4GB RAM. I recommend Dell laptops only because of the In-Home warranty repair. All other brands require you to take them back to the store to be fixed.

If you just need a laptop for light work, school work, or simply cannot afford $1K+, then an Intel Core i5 or i3 will work. You still need at least 4GB RAM though. These can be found at sub-$500. I still recommend purchasing a Dell through their website...the warranty is just that much better.

If you have any questions, please let us know. I’d love to help you before your purchase. And since we don’t sell laptops, you know that our opinion is unbiased. Whatever you decide, you can always count on us for any assistance you need in setting up or transferring your old laptop to your new one.

BTW, if you are going to buy online, go through ebates.com and get some additional cash back.