| Even with a hurting economy, one item most | | | | useful products like Photoshop and Final Cut Pro. Also, |
| Americans cannot live without is a laptop. The | | | | if you are simply looking for a machine that allows |
| portability and convenience of this type of computer | | | | you to surf the internet, watch videos, and browse |
| make them a necessity for any business worker, | | | | pictures, there is the new iPad, which runs from |
| traveler, student, and general user. Walk into any | | | | $500-$830. |
| coffee shop in your area and there is bound to be a | | | | Sony is probably the top choice for PC users, and |
| number of people sipping on java while browsing the | | | | boasts an impressive line of VAIO notebook |
| internet on their laptops. | | | | computers in many different colors. VAIO laptops |
| So which brands are the best? When searching for a | | | | also come equipped with on-board webcams and |
| laptop, consumers should be concerned about | | | | feature sleek designs that are just as thin and |
| reliability, performance, and of course, price. Here are | | | | portable as Macbooks. If you are looking for |
| several great options combine the best features: | | | | something on the lower end that packs performance, |
| Apple has a popular line of Macbooks that range in | | | | check out the F-series. |
| affordability. A regular base Macbook can run you in | | | | If you are looking for something under $1000, Dell |
| the $1000-$1500 range and provide fast processors, | | | | and HP have models in the $500-$700 range, as well |
| plenty of storage space, and dvd/cd-rw drives. | | | | as netbooks, which can carry out most tasks and are |
| Macbook Pros, which offer better graphics cards, can | | | | small enough to fit in a purse. Before choosing among |
| cost you up to $2300. In addition to offering both | | | | the best laptop brands, be sure to compare features, |
| Mac OS and Windows platforms on their newer | | | | prices and warranties to ensure that you are satisfied |
| models, Apple also has partnerships with Adobe for | | | | with your final decision. |