The holidays are almost here and soon enough people will flock the gadget stores to buy some good techie gifts. If you want to make your shopping a little easier, planning your purchase ahead of time is a clever idea. Here's our list of 2016's best and most popular laptops you can buy.
HP Spectre x360 2016, Price Starts At Around $1000
The HP Spectre x360 comes with a speedy Core i7-7500U Intel processor and a very premium build made of CNC aluminum. Its 13.3 inch size is pretty much all you'll need in a portable lightweight laptop. It's worth noting that the latest HP Spectre x360 2016 is a super improved version of the original release, so its looks are practically a big improvement over the previous model. Its weight and thickness have also been reduced and its battery life was considerably increased.
MacBook Pro 2016, Price Starts At $1799
The long overdue new MacBook Pro is already here and it's actually impressive. If you're a MacOS guy who loves Apple's work, then you'll love the new MacBook Pro 2016 laptops. The MacBook Pro 2016 comes in 15 inch and 13 inch sizes and they offer lots of new features. As predicted by the amusing rumor-starters, the MacBook Pro 2016 does come with a Touch Bar and a Touch ID reader.
The new MacBook Pro practically screams Apple by how it looks and how it feels. So for people who have been waiting for a new Apple laptop, the MacBook Pro 2016 should be good news. It's a bit speedier with newer Intel processors so the price hike is actually justifiable. If you're a Mac user who have been holding back getting an upgrade, the MacBook Pro 2016 is a perfect gift for yourself this year.
Surface Book i7, Price Starts At $1499
The Surface Book i7 is a new version of last year's Surface Book. Microsoft upgraded their successful hybrid laptop and stuffed it up with faster and more powerful internals. According to CNET, the Surface Book i7 has an improved battery life (16 hours) and it also improved on the graphics department. The Surface team says that on top of the Intel Core i7 processor, the new laptop also boasts of its 2X graphics performance.
So far, this is the latest laptop that's coming out of Microsoft's doors. There are no news about Surface Book 2 and hybrid Surface Pro 5 yet. So if you've been waiting for a new Microosft laptop, the Surface Book i7 is the best thing you can get.
Dell XPS 13 2016, Price Starts At $799
If you like Windows' OEMs far better than Microsoft and Apple, the latest edition of the Dell XPS 13 is one of the most popular and most recommended laptops online. The Dell XPS 13's price is just right, but its specs are actually pretty amazing. It comes with a vivid QHD+ touch display and a fast Intel 7th-gen processor, Tech Radar reported.
It has also been made more first-rate looking with its thin and small exterior that most on-the-go people will truly appreciate. On top of that, Dell XPS 13's InfinityEdge display can amaze you with its almost bezel-less monitor. Overall, there's no denying how much of a good deal the Dell XPS 13 is. It's a product with the right price and all the right specs.
