Recent Laptops in the market:

March 11,2016/By techsol

The laptop market has undergone major changes in the past few years, and there's likely to be more confusion in the notebook aisle now than at any other time. Today's models encompass everything from featherweight, business-savvy ultraportables that barely tip the scales at less than 2 pounds, to lap-crushing gaming behemoths of 10 pounds or more.

And your standard laptop doesnt look like it once did, with dozens of convertible designs that rethink the standard clamshell to take advantage of touch interfaces. Some laptops double as tablets, with hinges that bend and fold, while other touch-enabled PCs are actually slate tablets that come with hardware keyboards for notebook-style use. Theres simply too much variety in the laptop space for one size or style to fit every persons needs.

Thats where this buying guide comes in. Well brief you on all the latest designs and specs, and parse the current trends, helping you figure out which features you need, and how to find the laptop you really want.

Windows and Touch Input Microsofts Windows 8 was supposed to make computing more touch centric, but general dissatisfaction with the interface (and apathy) meant that Microsoft made its next OS easier to use with a keyboard and touchpad. These days, Windows 10 is likely to be the operating system on your new laptop. Window 10 combines elements from the Windows 8 touch-based UI with more traditional features that dont rely on a touch screen. Theres more to Windows 8 and 10 than can be addressed here, but the bottom line is that the operating system has brought the touch interface to the forefront. As a result, the majority of new laptops will feature a touch screen, and those that dont will have features in place to provide similar functionality.

If youre in the market for a Windows laptop, a touch screen is highly recommended. Even entry-level models in the $150-to-$300 price range feature touch displays, and the Windows user experience is dramatically more intuitive when using it with touch input. Gaming machines are the outliers, because touch input could potentially interfere with the precision control schemes you need to master todays game titles.