Don't worry, be lappy

Pick the perfect laptop, whether you need a whizzing workmate, a creative comrade, a gaming grunter or an awesome all-rounder

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WALKIN' BACK TO LAPPINESS: HOW TO CHOOSE

• Pay attention to both size and weight, and think about how much travelling your new PC is going to be doing. Don't forget to factor in the power brick either: these can sometimes be seriously chunky.

• The CPU dictates the speed of your laptop and how it handles demanding tasks. Go with one that's as new as possible.

• Equally important is your SSD storage. Most of the models on test offer 1TB, which is plenty for most people.

• Battery life also deserves a good look if you're likely to be away from a power outlet for any length of time. It varies a lot.

• Pay attention to how much RAM you're getting it affects performance hugely. There are budget PCs with a meagre 4GB, which won't do; 16GB is generally enough.