In 2026, with the ongoing AI data center induced price crisis raising prices of RAM, storage, and processors, getting a new laptop comes with a significant price tag. Going back a few years is still absolutely viable, but with the modern Windows ecosystem, an old laptop can only really be from the last few years. Buyers of older hardware still need to consider Microsoft supported hardware for Windows 11. If youre going all in on that operating system, youll need to make sure the laptop doesnt...
