The 5 laptop features worth spending extra on (and 3 that are mostly hype)

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Tech Home Tech Computing Laptops The 5 laptop features worth spending extra on (and 3 that are mostly hype) Laptop manufacturers love showing off gimmicky features - here's what to prioritize, and what to ignore. Written by Cesar Cadenas, Staff WriterStaff Writer Aug. PT Kyle Kucharski/ZDNETFollow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.ZDNET's key takeawaysWhen shopping for a laptop, only pay for upgrades that enhance your experience.Better displays, extra RAM, and dedicated GPUs are worth paying extra for.Certain features, like touchscreens, may not be worth the money.

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▪Tech Home Tech Computing Laptops The 5 laptop features worth spending extra on (and 3 that are mostly hype) Laptop manufacturers love showing off gimmicky features - here's what to prioritize, and what to ignore.
▪Written by Cesar Cadenas, Staff WriterStaff Writer Aug.
▪PT Kyle Kucharski/ZDNETFollow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.ZDNET's key takeawaysWhen shopping for a laptop, only pay for upgrades that enhance your experience.Better displays, extra RAM, and dedicated GPUs are worth paying

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Tech Home Tech Computing Laptops The 5 laptop features worth spending extra on (and 3 that are mostly hype) Laptop manufacturers love showing off gimmicky features - here's what to prioritize, and what to ignore. Written by Cesar Cadenas, Staff WriterStaff Writer Aug. 1, 2026 at 3:30 a.m. PT Kyle Kucharski/ZDNETFollow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.ZDNET's key takeawaysWhen shopping for a laptop, only pay for upgrades that enhance your experience.Better displays, extra RAM, and dedicated GPUs are worth paying extra for.Certain features, like touchscreens, may not be worth the money. Buying a laptop is hard.

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