If you're thinking of  buying a laptop computer there are undoubtedly some great deals to be found, but what should you be looking for when you're in the market for a upgraded or even your first laptop computer.

Well, it's always worth sitting down with a pen and paper and thinking about exactly what you need your new laptop computer to do. If you're simply going to use it for word processing and the odd email here and there you don't need the super fast processor and hard drive that can hold millions of files, so don't let a slick salesman tell you otherwise that’s just going to hurt your pocket.

If it's a family laptop computer you're in the market for you'll want a good all rounder.  Childrenhave a great knack of loading games and other large applications onto a PC without you realsing.  which can really effect performance for when you need it for more important things like business or your own games. So make sure you get a appropriate  hard drive and a good amount of ram.

Regardless of the type of laptop computer you're in the market for make sure you explain to the seller exactly what you need it for (  ie is it for the home or on the road). More often than not they'll be able to show you in the right direction, but make sure you only spend an amount you're comfortable with.

If you're an online shopper then there are some great deals to be found, so just make sure you conduct proper research before jumping in to make that purchase. You'll probably see a lot of adverts for the newest laptop computer on the market , Buying a laptop computer , its just like anything else , make sure you do a good amount of research, be clear about the amount you want to spend and weigh up your options.