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If you’re used to a desktop yet find yourself more in need of your computer either whilst away on holiday or traveling to and from work, a laptop would be the best solution. Many people prefer to use a laptop over a desktop computer full stop because they are compact and take up hardly any space. But, there are some considerations to make before you splash out several hundred pounds for a new laptop.

The first thing you’ll want to think about is whether or not the laptop is a necessity, such as required or work or school. If it’s more of a luxury than a necessity, you may want to go for a laptop in the price range of around £300-£400. You can get a cracking laptop for that price actually but it may only have a 15.4 inch monitor so if you’re used to the desktop at home with a large 22 inch monitor, this could take some adjustments.

If you need it for work or school and you plan to run mutiple applications, especially if you plan to do graphics or web design, then you’ll probably want to go for a larger laptop, maybe with a 17 inch screen, and has perhaps a Quad Core processor and good graphics card. You can still find a good deal under £400 but you don’t want to sacrifice speed and memory if you plan to use your laptop heavily.

Once you’ve determined the use and budget for your laptop, search online for discounts, coupon codes and more. A little research goes a long way.