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Many people think Black Friday and Cyber Monday are great opportunities to score bargains on a new laptop. While you might be lucky enough to find a few specific deals during that last week in November, electronics, in general, might not be at their best value during this time.
Finder research from 2020 compared the price points of various products before Black Friday, on Black Friday itself and on Cyber Monday too. Our Black Friday tracker data shows that the 4 electronic products we monitored over Black Friday were cheaper by 2.75%, which isn’t exactly much for the biggest sale event of the year!
Contrast this with fashion – on average, the 4 retail products we tracked in this category were 15.5% cheaper across the 16 price points we monitored.
There’s so much to get your head around when it comes to buying the right laptop for you. Below, we set out exactly what you’ll need to think about and what you should look for when doing your shopping.
Which laptop you opt for will depend on the system you prefer to run. Are you a Windows, Mac or Chrome user? Most laptops come with one of these three built-in.
Choosing one is literally down to personal preference but here’s a quick summary of what each system offers:
RAM – Stands for random access memory, and the more the laptop has, the better it will run – don’t settle for less than 8GB.
Operating system – This runs stuff on your computer, either via Apple (Mac OS), Microsoft (Windows), or Chrome (Chrome OS).
Hard drive – The bigger the hard drive, the better for storing big projects, videos and music.
CPU – This stands for central processing unit, which is basically your computer’s brain.
You can go one of two routes here – opt for the 2-in-1 model that can switch from tablet mode to a more traditional mode easily, such as a notebook. Or, you could get your hands on a traditional clamshell laptop with a bigger processor. The answer to this question will really depend on how you will use it, so think it over before making any hasty decisions.
This all comes down to how much you expect to be carrying around your new toy. If the answer is quite a lot, a lighter model is going to a better fit for you. But if your laptop will be on your desk all day, every day, opt for the larger shell with a bigger processer.
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There are models for both ends of the spectrum, and somewhere in between. You can quite easily get your hands on a laptop for £150, but if you can siphon off a bit more, you’ll get a stronger system that offers better quality performance and display.
It’s the question on everyone’s lips – what the hell is RAM? Well, it stands for random access memory and it’s a very speedy component in all devices, including your future laptop. Without RAM, doing anything (and we mean anything at all) would be much, much slower.
In a nutshell, RAM temporarily stores a load of goodies on your device that it needs to use there and then. This is different from a hard drive, which provides long-term storage, but works slower.
Most of you are probably familiar with what’s it’s like when your laptop or computer doesn’t have enough RAM – painfully slow processing. That is if programs respond at all. So, when choosing your new laptop, go for 8GB RAM or above for the best results.
SSD stands for solid-state drive and is found in all of the newest, ultra portal laptop models you will come across.
It performs the same basic function as a hard drive, but data is stored on interconnected flash memory chips instead. It’s for this reason that SSDs are much faster than traditional mechanical hard disks, which are often bulky and slow.
You’ll want to make sure the laptop you choose sits somewhere around the 120 GB SSD range for optimum performance.
Put simply, a Chromebook is a budget-friendly alternative to a laptop. Chromebooks run on the Google operating system Chrome OS.
Whether you opt for a Chromebook (or not) will depend on how you plan to use your new device. Are you a fan of Google Play and the apps it offers? A Chromebook could be a great buy for you. Or do you want more freedom when it comes to downloading and installing programmes and software? A Windows or Mac model is probably going to be a better investment.
Still unsure? Our tech experts have summarised the key features and drawbacks of each model below. You’re welcome!
How many hours of juice you can get from this laptop model or that could be the deciding factor when it comes to picking your new toy. But what is a good battery life? While this depends on the make and the model, there are some universal truths…
Laptop models that give you 13 hours (or more) are on the impressive end of the spectrum. We’re talking about Dell and some Asus devices. While the 10-hour mark is the industry average and what you’d expect from the likes of Apple, Chromebook and Acer models.
Got your eyes on what looks like the perfect device for you? If it’s got a battery life between 10 and 13 hours, that’s a good sign.
If you’re on the hunt for a cheap laptop, you can buy one (and a good one at that) for around £250. Many Chromebooks sit around this price – a real steal if you can carry out your daily tasks on them without any bother.
But if you need to use more advanced programmes, or you want a model with stronger processing power, you’ll need to fork out between £400 and £1,000. Many HP, Dell, Acer, Asus and Macbook models sit within this price range, giving you lots more options.
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We’ve put together a helpful guide on buying a brand new laptop on Black Friday. It includes the best deals on offer as well as what you need to consider to get the best laptop for your needs.
