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Choosing which laptop is the best for you can be a tricky business, and the amount of choice can be overwhelming.

There's no shortage of cheap laptops out there to choose from, but with new models being released and almost immediately replaced by manufacturers, the choice is no easy task.

As well as reading through this feature, you can also check out our video buying guide below:

The lure of netbooks and the rise of the mini-laptop are also huge factors for those looking for a new notebook, but each has their downsides.

That's why we've pored over our huge database of laptop reviews and picked out the best notebooks money can buy. We've picked out five of the most affordable laptop computers in each of four categories – less than £400 ($600), less than £500 ($800), and less than £600 ($900), as well as gaming laptops and lightweight notebooks.

PRICING NOTE: The prices listed here are for guidance only and aren't guarantees of availability at a certain price. Because of the wildly fluctuating availability of certain models, we often review laptops by series. As a consequence it may be that there are tens of models with similar or the same name, but available at various price points.

When considering what to buy, think about your needs and your most important factor, be it laptop battery life or screen size. The most important part is to be honest about what you need, and you could save a fortune on getting the best laptop for you.