An inexpensive PC can be a powerful educational tool for your child. Here's how to shop for a kid-friendly laptop, as well as our top models to buy. (Most are budget-priced, and all have been tested in depth.

The entry-level Alienware 15 starts at $1,299 with an AMD CPU or $1,349 for an Intel config.

Alienware never sat on the budget end of gaming laptops, but $1,299 is a LOT for one that starts with an RTX 4050.

One of the classic queries for tech buyers is, “Should I buy a laptop or a desktop?” It has been around even longer than the Android versus iPhone debate. But every now and then it’s worth checking back in to see if the state of play has changed.

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