If you’ve looked for a new laptop computer lately, you’ve probably noticed that they’re a lot pricier than last time you shopped. Computer manufacturers have been bumping their devices’ prices a lot recently (Apple took its turn while I was in the middle of writing this very piece) in response to skyrocketing prices for critical chips and components, in high demand by the booming AI and data-center industries. With the memory that makes it possible for you to have 81 open tabs in your favorite web browser without fuss or store countless 4K movies on a speedy SSD in short supply, upgrading to that next, best laptop feels like a real investment — and shopping for one feels like navigating the Wild West.
But that doesn’t change the fact that you need a new computer (you still can’t do everything on a phone). So I talked to experts, scoured reviews, and cross-referenced all the latest and greatest advice for navigating the semiconductor pricing “RAMageddon” to help find the best laptop for you — whether you’re looking for a powerful workhorse, a portable gaming rig, or an affordable everyday companion for browsing, shopping, and everything else you still depend on a computer for.
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