buyer’s guide

Permission to Procrastinate: Wait to Get a New Laptop

Walt Mossberg in Personal Technology on April 17 at 6:13 pm PT

Walt gives advice on buying a new laptop this spring — don’t do it yet. There are big changes coming.

Picking Out a Laptop in the Brave, New World of Tablets

Walt Mossberg in Personal Technology on April 20, 2011 at 6:02 pm PT

With the industry in flux and tablets on the rise, you’ll want to take a modest approach to choosing a laptop. Walt offers advice in his twice-yearly buyer’s guide.

‘N’ Versus ‘G’ Wi-Fi

Walt Mossberg in Mossberg’s Mailbox on May 12, 2010 at 6:02 pm PT

Walt answers readers’ questions, including one about the ‘n’ versus ‘g’ version of Wi-Fi.

A Brief Rundown of What You Need in a Laptop

Walt Mossberg in Personal Technology on April 28, 2010 at 6:04 pm PT

Walt offers his tips on what to look for when buying a computer.

Computer Buyers Have to Consider System Upgrades

Walt Mossberg in Personal Technology on April 22, 2009 at 6:02 pm PT

This year, with Microsoft and Apple set to upgrade operating systems, Walt Mossberg’s spring computer buyer’s guide focuses on buying a machine for the new OS you may soon want.

Shopping for Basics and Saving Money on Your Next PC

Walt Mossberg in Personal Technology on October 29, 2008 at 6:06 pm PT

In his annual fall PC buyer’s guide, Walt focuses on computers and laptops for consumers whose budgets have been shrunk due to the global economic slowdown.

Spring Buyer’s Guide: PC Prices Get Cheaper, But Complexity Grows

Walt Mossberg in Personal Technology on April 7, 2005 at 12:01 am PT

If you’re in the market for a desktop PC, there’s good news and bad news. You can buy a lot of computer for a surprisingly small sum, but you’ll have to take more factors into account than ever, writes Walt Mossberg.