Introductory Laptop Guide

Unless you work with specialist software, a general purpose laptop is ideal for recreational use. They usually come with an optical drive, USB ports and an HDMI output so you can connect your computer to a host of external devices.

What to look for:
Intel i3 or equivalent processor
4GB of RAM
Suitable size screen (typically 15.6")

Ultra-portable laptops sacrifice some functionality in order to make the computer smaller and lighter. These laptops are ideal for anyone looking for a lightweight computer that allows them to get online and perform simple tasks.

What to look for:
Suitable size screen (typically 13.3")
Solid State Drive (SSD) Storage
Intel i5 or equivalent processor

Have loads of fun playing your favourite video games and performing all-round tasks, featuring fast processors, high end dedicated graphics, lots of memory and storage space for efficient multi tasking, as well as high definition screens.

What to look for:
Inte H-Series Processors
8GB RAM
NVidia GTX Graphics Cards

High-end laptops can be used to run almost any professional software. They are ideal for anyone working with heavy files and workloads such as high-resolution photographs, 4K video, and CAD related programming.

What to look for:
16GB+ RAM
Intel H-Series Processors
Quadro Graphics Cards