Last week we launched a new sort of buyer’s guide for AnandTech with our Best Budget Ultrabook recommendation. We’ll be fleshing out the “best XYZ” recommendations for other components and categories over the coming months, but for now my focus is on the notebook sector, and the plan is to have a new recommendation for laptops every Friday. Last week was a budget Ultrabook, and this week is the true budget category for all laptops. Let me know what you’d like me to cover next, keeping in mind that there are probably five or six categories of laptop that I’ll rotate through on a regular basis. With that out of the way, let’s talk briefly about the budget laptop sector. Laptops comprise everything from Chromebooks...
Buyer's Guide - Mid-Range, January 2005
Are you ready to finally upgrade to a PCI Express Athlon 64? You may want to check out our latest Guide, as we cover this topic along with...
46 by Jarred Walton on 1/21/2005Buyer's Guide - Entry Level, January 2005
We return to the budget computing sector with our Guides and a look at what has - and hasn't - changed since the last Budget...
31 by Jarred Walton on 1/9/2005Video Cards Price Guide: Demystifying December Edition
Check out some the new Price Engine announcement and then browse our video card choices for this week.
24 by Kristopher Kubicki on 12/5/2004Gaming Buyer's Guide - November 2004
Building a computer that is everything to everyone is simply not possible. Since gaming is a popular topic in regards to computer configurations, and with the launch of...
69 by Jarred Walton on 11/21/2004Price Guides November 2004: CPU and Motherboards
CPU and motherboard prices remain fairly stable this week as a few new toys arrive in the spotlight. Find out what makes a great deal as we sift...
13 by Adam Rader on 11/18/2004Price Guides November 2004: Optical and Magnetic Storage
DVD burners are getting faster and cheaper by the day as hard drive prices continue to remain stable. Read on to learn which drives make the final cut...
8 by Adam Rader on 11/6/2004Price Guides November 2004: Video and Memory
Check out the top picks this week for video and memory components as we continue with our new guide format style.
7 by Adam Rader on 10/30/2004Price Guides: CPU and Motherboards, October II, 2004 Edition
Technology is changing and so are our Price Guides. Check out our new format and get information on which products stand out this week.
9 by Adam Rader on 10/24/2004Buyer's Guide - Mid-Range, October 2004
Our latest Mid-Range Buyer's Guide puts a focus on getting the most out of your money. We offer basic recommendations with some alternatives for those interested in content-creation...
54 by Jarred Walton on 10/21/2004Price Guides October 2004: Optical and Magnetic Storage
Storage prices are on the rise again, much like many other PC components. Check to see if there are any bargains still left in this week's Price Guide.
2 by Adam Rader on 10/17/2004Price Guides October 2004: Video and Memory
Video and memory prices continue to hover with no major drops or spikes over the last few weeks. Find out which products hold their spot for top pick...
6 by Adam Rader on 10/10/2004Buyer's Guide - Entry Level, October 2004
We bring you the latest installment of our Buyer's Guide; this time, opting to include recommendations for Budget Office and Budget Gaming configurations.
53 by Jarred Walton on 10/6/2004Price Guides October 2004: CPU and Motherboards
Athlon 64 and Intel's Socket 775 are continuing their push to the front. Find out which ones really stand out among a sea of choices.
4 by Adam Rader on 10/3/2004Price Guides September 2004: Optical and Magnetic Storage
Storage media gets cheaper by the day. Find out which products give you the most storage capacity for your money.
4 by Adam Rader on 9/19/2004Overclocking Buyer's Guide - September 2004
This month saw the introduction of a new Athlon 64 board that challenges our ideas of a top overclocking system. While most of the hot new OC technologies...
31 by Wesley Fink on 9/17/2004Price Guides September 2004: Video and Memory
Memory prices seem to be stabilizing and the same goes for video. Find out which parts make this week's cut.
9 by Adam Rader on 9/12/2004Price Guides September 2004: CPU and Motherboards
AMD price cuts are over now and things are leveling out. See what makes the cut this week for processors and motherboards.
4 by Adam Rader on 9/3/2004High End Buyer's Guide - September 2004
The whirlwind is finally starting to settle on Socket 939, Socket 775, DDR2, and PCI Express, and you can actually buy most of the new gear. Our High...
53 by Wesley Fink on 8/30/2004Price Guides End of August 2004: Optical and Magnetic Storage
Storage prices are inching their way back up as hot deals and promises of no rebate hassles dry up.
9 by Adam Rader on 8/27/2004Buyer's Guide: Mid-Range System - August 2004
This week, we continue with our Buyer's Guides on mid-range systems this time around.
29 by Evan Lieb on 8/23/2004