Latest Windows Buying Advice

  • 19 September 2013

  • Buying Advice: How to buy a second-hand phone

    We explain how to choose the best secondhand phone, and offer advice on buying a used smartphone.

  • 16 September 2013

  • Buying Advice: Android vs Windows: what's best?

    Should you choose a Windows Phone or an Android smartphone? We can't answer that for you, but we can point out some of what's good, and what is bad about both Windows Phone and Android. Our guide to two of the best alternatives to iPhone.

  • 02 September 2013

  • Buying Advice: Windows 7 or 8: which is best for gaming?

    Which OS is best for gaming? Windows 7 or Windows 8? There’s plenty of heated debate on the subject, but the answer is fairly straightforward.

  • 10 July 2013

  • Buying Advice: Best free antivirus for Windows

    We review five great free antivirus programs for Windows PC, laptop and tablet.

  • 06 June 2013

  • Buying Advice: How much should I pay for a tablet?

    Tablets are great devices for all sorts of things, but how much should you pay for one? We take look at the tablet market and what your money can get you.

  • 29 May 2013

  • Buying Advice: Windows 8 tablets buying advice

    It's a confusing time to be buying a Windows 8 tablet. Should you go for a combined laptop and tablet - a so-called hybrid - or a 'proper' tablet? What about Windows RT? We answer these and more questions in our in-depth Windows 8 tablet buying advice.

  • 22 January 2013

  • Buying Advice: Windows 8 price in UK

    Microsoft will change the price of Windows 8, its latest operating system, on February 1 2013. Here's everything you need to know about the Windows 8 price in the UK.

  • 07 January 2013

  • Buying Advice: Android vs iPhone vs Windows Phone 8

    If you are in the market for a new smartphone, the choice can be bewildering. Here's our advice on how to choose your next mobile phone.

  • 31 December 2012

  • Buying Advice: How to buy a Windows XP laptop

    Our Helproom Editor offers buying advice on where to buy a laptop that runs Windows XP.

  • 19 December 2012

  • Buying Advice: Nokia Lumia 920 versus HTC 8X: Windows Phone 8 showdown

    We compared the high-end Windows 8 phones from HTC and Nokia, the HTC Windows Phone 8X and the Nokia Lumia 920. Both feature a powerful dual-core processor, a unibody design, and a high-res display. We tested them to find out which one is best.

  • 04 December 2012

  • Buying Advice: What tablet should I buy? iPad, Kindle Fire HD, Nexus 7...

    Tablets such as the Kindle Fire HD, iPad mini and Nexus 7 are hugely popular right now. But which is best for you? We explain which tablet is best for you, depending on your budget and interests.

  • Buying Advice: Best place to buy a smartphone

    The best places from which to buy a smartphone, including high street stores and supermarkets, direct from vendors and via online retailers.

  • 30 November 2012

  • Buying Advice: Which is better: Android or Windows Phone?

    One of the questions we are asked most often is which is better: Android or Windows Phone? The good news for smartphone fans who don't fancy being locked into Apple's world or tied to a BlackBerry is that there are now two great alternatives: Google Android and Windows Phone. Here we compare Android and Windows Phone.

  • 19 November 2012

  • Buying Advice: Logitech t620 Touch Mouse & t400 Zone Touch Mouse review: made for Windows 8

    Logitech has done a fine job bringing mice to the market that at least partially compensate for the lack of a touch screen on a Windows 8 system. Unless you have just purchased a brand new all-in-one system or notebook with built-in touchscreen, chances are slim to none that you own a touchscreen display that adheres to Microsoft’s requirements. With the t620, Logitech succeeded best in our opinion: this mouse offers serious added functionality for Windows 8, that in our experience you will actually use and enjoy. The t400's extra functions are far more limited, too limited to really consider this a true Windows 8 mouse.

  • 31 October 2012

  • Buying Advice: Windows 8 laptops and PCs buying advice

    Windows 8 is here, and if you are buying a new computer you will be welcoming into your life Microsoft’s ground-breaking operating system. We put through their paces the first Windows 8 desktop PCs and laptops.

  • 30 October 2012

  • Buying Advice: Should I upgrade to Windows Phone 8?

    Is it worth upgrading to Windows Phone 8? Windows Phone 8 has been extended, further developed and improved compared to version 7.5. We've taken a look at the new features and changes so you can decide.

  • 24 October 2012

  • Buying Advice: ASUS ET2220 review: 22-inch all-in-one with Windows 8

    Manufacturers are putting in overtime to get the first Windows 8 laptops, tablets and all-in-ones ready for 26 October. The first to arrive at the Hardware.Info offices came from ASUS in the form of the ET2220, a 22-inch all-in-one touchscreen with a modern design optimised for the Windows 8 experience.

  • 27 August 2012

  • Buying Advice: Buy a touchscreen display for a Windows 8 PC

    Windows 8 is really all about having a touchscreen interface - so if you are buying a display for your PC, you'd be well served to get one that is equally adept at running Windows 7 and Windows 8. Here's our guide to buying a display for Windows 8.

  • 24 August 2012

  • Buying Advice: Fujitsu Stylistic Q702 preview: Windows 8 tablet/notebook

    The Fujitsu Stylistic Q702 combines laptop and tablet functionality, which makes it quite comparable to the ASUS Transformer line of devices. Here's our Fujitsu Stylistic Q702 buying advice.

  • 10 July 2012

  • Buying Advice: Windows 7 vs Windows 8: what's the difference between Windows 8 & Windows 7?

    A rough guide to what's new in Windows 8, how it differs from Windows 7, and whether existing Windows users should upgrade to Windows 8.

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