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Also, the laptop has a more premium fit and finish than we're used to seeing in the Inspiron line. Dell Inspiron 16 Plus

Best 16-inch laptop for creators on a budget

The Dell Inspiron 16 Plus' 16-inch display is a great size since the laptop is barely bigger than a 15.6-inch model, but you get more room for work and a roomier keyboard and touchpad along with it. For this Inspiron, Dell packed in performance parts including a 12th-gen Intel Core i7 processor, Nvidia discrete graphics and the display covers 100% sRGB color gamut, which is good enough if you're getting started with creating web content.

Demonstrators torched and ransacked the House of Representatives, based in the eastern city of Tobruk, along with other official buildings, while masked protesters burned tyres and blocked roads i

Gaming is definitely an advantage for a Windows laptop, though. Software between the two is plentiful, so unless you need to run something that's only available on one platform or the other, you should be fine to go with either.

For those looking for a more value-oriented option, HP's Pavilion Aero 13 is an excellent small and light laptop starting at $550, but even fully loaded it's a reasonable $900. The latest MacBook Air starts at $1,199, which is why we still recommend the 2020 MacBook Air M1 as a lower-cost alternative to the newest Air model, as it's still an all-around excellent laptop. It offers a great combination of everything we look for when we're testing: reliable everyday performance, long battery life and a design that works for a broad range of users. The Apple MacBook Air M2 currently tops our list of the best laptops 2022 has to offer, because it is a solid choice for most people. What is the best laptop?

However, the plans are for initial public offerings (IPOs) of small size, ranging from $1 million to $35 million, and are unlikely to trigger a slew of sizeable debuts soon, as companies await more clarity on new offshore listing rules, bankers said.

What's nice is that PC-makers are moving away from 16:9 widescreens toward 16:10- or 3:2-ratio displays, which gives you more vertical screen space for work without significantly increasing the footprint. For travel, stay with 13- or 14-inch laptops or two-in-ones. These models usually don't have discrete graphics or powerful processors, though . They'll be the lightest and smallest while still delivering excellent battery life.

If you're looking for the fastest performance, the best battery life, the slimmest, lightest designs and top-notch display quality with an adequate screen size, expect to spend at least $1,000.  Above $1,000 is where you'll find premium laptops and two-in-ones.

The mother-of-one - who was recently rumored to be dating Brad Pitt, 58 - looked chic in a black, off-the-shoulder top, matching slacks, and red boots, as she chatted with her companion, before the pair climbed onto his motorbike and heading off together.

If you were contemplating a Pro 8, it's still around but now with a lower price, and is our go-to choice until we see how the Surface Pro 9 tests.  Microsoft recently updated it for the , but little has changed beyond a processor upgrade from 11th-gen Intel Core processors to 12th-gen chips as well as an option for a Microsoft SQ 3 processor with 5G wireless. Microsoft Surface Pro 8

Best Surface laptop

Although this Microsoft Surface laptop is not the , the Surface Pro continues to hit all the right notes if you're looking for a do-it-all Windows tablet that doubles as a Windows laptop.

The electricity crisis is just the latest trial for Libyans after a decade of insecurity, fuel shortages, crumbling infrastructure and economic woes since a 2011 NATO-backed uprising toppled and killed dictator Moame

This best laptop list is updated periodically with new models we've tested and reviewed. If you need advice on whether a particular type of laptop or two-in-one is right for you, jump to our laptop FAQ at the bottom of the list and if you're looking to save some money on your purchase, be sure to check out our best laptop deals page.

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You're getting a lot of power and a big screen in the smallest possible package.  The best part: Dell trimmed up the chassis so much that you get a 17-inch display in a body that's the size of an older 15-inch laptop. It can be configured with up to a 12th-gen Intel Core i9 processor, 64GB of memory and a 6GB Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 graphics chip. Dell XPS 17 9720

Great for work and gaming

The XPS 17 combines the same slim, premium design of its 13-inch linemate but with increased performance possibilities.