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The best laptops for gaming and schoolwork
Here's the latest list of the most powerful and affordable laptops for gaming that students can also use for school, as reviewed by experts from Engadget.
The best laptops for college students
Here's the latest list of the best laptop for college and university students, as reviewed by experts from Engadget.
The best Chromebook you can buy in 2024
Here's the list of the best Chromebooks you can buy right now, as reviewed by the experts at Engadget.
MacBook Pro 16-inch review: The ultimate Apple laptop
While it doesn't address every pro-user issue (you're still limited to four USB-C ports and there are no card slots) it's hands down the best MacBook Pro available today for creatives.
The best laptops and 2-in-1s to give as gifts
For our holiday gift guide, we skipped straight to the all-purpose machines we recommend all year round, from ultraportables to gaming rigs to convertible 2-in-1s. We even have a Chromebook in there for the Chrome OS faithful (and also, people shopping on a budget, or people whose recipients require just the basics).
How to pick the best laptop
We'll help you identify what you can get for your money and what you can live without.
How to find the best laptop bag
The bag you carry your devices in should be a tool and a resource: essential, vital and yet largely works without your having to think about it or tinker much with it.
The best ultraportable laptops of 2018
When Steve Jobs first pulled the original MacBook Air out of a manilla envelope in 2008, the tech world dropped its collective jaw. A laptop that could fit in such a small package? Groundbreaking. With a three-pound weight and tapered silhouette that narrowed to just 0.16 inches at its thinnest point, the Air mesmerized reviewers. At $1,799, it was insanely expensive and its battery life was poor, but it was still lauded as a game changer.
Ask Engadget: What's the best laptop for music production?
First tip, avoid 'u' CPUs, as they're typically designed for mobile or low power usage (and can be more aggressive in their throttling, thereby causing dropouts).
The best and worst laptop brands 2018
We rate the top 10 laptop brands each year, based on their support, design, innovation, value/selection and, most of all, product quality.
The best lightweight gaming laptops
Over the past few months, a slew of lightweight gaming laptops using this tech have hit the market. But which ones are best? Let's take a look.
How to purchase the best laptop for video editing?
Here are some tips about processors, RAM, graphics cards, and accessories that you can keep in mind when purchasing a video editing laptop.