When you’re looking at different laptops, make sure you examine these components before you decide which to get.

Processor. The laptop’s processor determines the efficiency and speed of the laptop.

Memory. The more memory there is, the better. This is because upgrading laptop memory is more complicated than updating desktop memory. Get at least 80 GB on your hard drive and 1GB of RAM.

Battery. Get a laptop with lithium ion battery because they last longer than nickel batteries.

Display. Get a display screen with the active matrix option, a technology faster than the passive matrix.

Price. Shop around and compare deals and prices before buying a particular laptop model.