With such a vast array of laptop models on sale, it is extremely difficult to single out the best machines. Our lives have become so dependent on current technology that the issue of which is the best laptop is extremely subjective. The teenager who wants to chat to friends on social media sites whilst playing high-powered games has a completely different requirement to the businessman who travels extensively and needs to keep in constant touch with the office and clients.
However, some models of laptop are so beautiful, stylish and desirable that they appeal to a wider section of the market, even if they tend to be more expensive.
Acer Aspire S7-391
Currently heading up a number of best-buy tables, the Acer Aspire S7-391 weighs just 1.3kg and is less than 13mm thick, making it one of the lightest and most slender ultrabooks currently available. Running Windows 8 and featuring a touchscreen in addition to the touchpad and keyboard, this is definitely an object of desire that packs a powerful punch.
Apple MacBook Air
Always somewhere near the top of best buy tables, the Apple MacBook Air has been redesigned and revamped with a faster and more powerful processor and a battery life which promises to deliver up to 12 hours of computing power on a single charge. As MacBook fans are all too aware, these machines tend to hold their value better than most meaning that you can easily get money for your old MacBook which can helpfully be put towards your next upgrade.
Apple MacBook Pro with Retina Display
Another firm favourite from the Apple stable, the MacBook Pro has been updated to include the beautiful Retina Display which brings graphics vividly to life. Long beloved by graphic designers, the MacBook continues to be an object of desire for many people. Available with either a 13″ or 15″ screen, this laptop continually heads up industry best buy tables with good reason.
Dell Inspiron 15R-5521
Priced at just under £500, the Dell Inspiron 15R-5521 has the look and feel of a much more expensive machine. This laptop has excellent processing power for the money and can even handle gaming, although it may be necessary to turn the graphics to a lower setting in order to maintain the speed. For a budget machine this really delivers and even the battery can provide power for a full six hours of video streaming, which is particularly impressive for a laptop of this type.
Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13
This smart laptop is named the Yoga because of its flexible keyboard which features a double hinge. When not being used as a keyboard, simply fold it back on itself and it transforms into a handy tablet stand. Featuring Windows 8, this laptop may not have a full HD screen but still offers exceptional clarity and crisp colourful graphics.
MSI CX61
This laptop might not win any awards for stylish design, but look beyond the chunky plastic styling and you will find components which make this a serious contender in the best laptop charts. Boasting full HD display and a powerful graphics card, this laptop performs like a desktop and plays games too, offering an all-round computer experience at a budget price.
