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These laptops are based on Intel's Atom and Celeron entry-level CPUs, and are intended for basic word processing and simple everyday tasks. You won't find high resolution screens or the power for intensive tasks, but with high capacity hard drives, DVD drives, wireless connectivity there's plenty you can do. Updated

These laptops are not powerhouses, but their Pentium processors have enough grunt for everyday computing. Screen sizes are often on the small side here, makes them great portable companions.

The laptops in this category are equipped with meaty Intel Core i5 processors, giving them enough power to handle multitasking with ease. The laptops also come with a slew of features, ports and wireless connectivity so they're very flexible. For an even faster and more responsive experience, look for models with SSDs.

These laptops sport Intel's high-end Core i7 processors with Hyper-Threading and Turbo Boost, making them suitable for heavy multitasking and intensive applications. However, the on-board graphics are not well suited to gaming – look to gaming laptops for that. Laptops here that also have SSDs will be exceptionally speedy.

These laptops feature Intel Core i9 processors, which are Intel's fastest processors. Featuring lots of cores, Hyper-Threading and Turbo Boost, Core i9 processors are ideal for heavy multitasking and intensive applications. However, the on-board graphics are not well suited to gaming – look to gaming laptops for that. Laptops here that also have SSDs will be exceptionally speedy.

Laptops designed around AMD's CPU technology. These laptops offer good value and are ideal for those requiring a laptop for all round general use. Features such as wireless connectivity and high capacity hard drives come as standard, ensuring the laptop can be used for a wide range of applications. Updated

Microsoft Surface devices are thin and light devices designed for home or professional use offering a range of hi-resolution touchscreen sizes, Dolby Audio, HD cameras and class leading security features.

The Surface Pro 6 models feature a 12.3" touchscreen and up to 13.5hrs battery life. Note these models have no operating system installed.

Microsoft Surface devices are thin and light devices designed for home or professional use offering a range of hi-resolution touchscreen sizes, Dolby Audio, HD cameras, class leading security features and Windows 10 Pro as standard.

The Surface Pro 7 is the lightest 12.3" touchscreen 2-in-1 model, still offering up to 10.5hrs battery life and weighing just over 770g.

Accessories for the Microsoft Surface range of laptops, tablets and all-in-one PCs.

These laptops have beefy multi-core processors and workstation-class NVIDIA Quadro GPUs, giving them the power to handle intensive 2D and 3D applications. With quality, high resolution screens too, they're great for professional digital content creators and designers who are often on the move.

It's no good if your laptop's power supply has stopped working, or if it's been lost. Our selection includes third-party power packs that work with dozens of machines from top manufacturers, replacement batteries, emergency charging packs and even ruggedised chargers for working in demanding locations.

Additional items designed for today's laptop/notebook computers such as carry cases, additional memory modules and charging systems.

Laptop stands are perfect if you regularly use your laptops at a desk. They can lift a laptop higher to help improve posture, prop the keyboard at a more comfortable position, and increase the amount of space that's available on your desk. And, if you've got a laptop that runs very hot, try a cooler - the extra fan(s) should be enough to help chill your laptop.