It’s a terrible time to buy a laptop (sorry), but if you gotta do it, here are some to consider.
by Antonio G. Di BenedettoAug 14, 2026, 6:32 PM UTC
Antonio G. Di Benedetto is a reviewer covering laptops and the occasional gadget. He spent over 15 years in the photography industry before joining The Verge as a deals writer in 2021.
If you’re a student looking for an affordable laptop, I have bad news and I have good news. The bad news is that computer prices are out of whack due to the ongoing
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