How To Make Sure You Buy A Laptop & TV That Will Actually Last

Tech is one of the most popular things to buy on Black Friday, but how do you make sure it’s worth the money?

If you’re in need of a new laptop or TV, then Black Friday is the perfect opportunity to purchase it.

However, with so many brands out there, it can be hard to tell whether you’re getting a really good deal, or a laptop that’s going to crash as soon as you switch it on.

Luckily for you, we’ve done some research on things to look out for when buying a laptop or a TV over Black Friday to make sure that you’re not disappointed with what you’ve bought.

Shop the bigger brand names

There’s a reason people buy from the same tech giants over and over again. Their products work well, are reliable, and big companies tend to have the customer service in place for when things do go wrong.

Their good reputation is important to them, so they’re going to make sure that the tech they produce is of the same high quality as previous products, otherwise they’ll have far too many unhappy customers.

As a big brand, they’ll also have the best people building and developing their tech, so you can be sure that when you purchase from them, you’ll be getting a high-quality item.

Read the reviews

Reading the reviews is an obvious way to ensure that you’re buying a product that you’re going to be happy with. If 80% of the reviews are 4-5 stars, you can pretty much guarantee that you’re going to be happy with your laptop or TV.

What you want to be careful of is reading the most recent reviews too. Sometimes brand bring out newer models, or update the same model, so you want to make sure that the reviews are relevant to the model that you’re buying.

As a rule, stick to reviews from the last 2 months to ensure that you’re evaluating the product based on the model you’ll be purchasing.

Check when the model came out

The biggest problem with tech is that it gets outdated pretty quickly. Buying a model that’s over 3 years old probably means that you’re going to need to replace it sooner as the company may stop producing software updates for that model, or it may not be able to install the features that you need.

Buying one of the newer models of a TV or laptop may cost you more initially, but in the long run, you may have to replace it less frequently, making it less expensive over time.

Plenty of companies also offer incentives for the newest models, so check whether you can trade in your old TV or laptop to get some money off too.

Get that extended warranty or insurance

While it might feel like an extra hunk of cash when you’re trying to get a good deal, you never know what might go wrong with your TV or laptop. For example, your housemate’s cup of tea all over the keyboard…

Imagine that happening and having to fork out for a new laptop again next year. That extra 50 quid could save you a lot of heartache and cash down the line.

The manufacturer won’t cover things like a power surge ruining your tech, but a warranty probably will, so it’s definitely worth it.

Buying tech is often a big investment, so it’s a great thing to get some money off on Black Friday. Be careful, though, that you’re not rushing into a purchase you’ll regret by following our advice on buying laptops and TVs that really will go the distance.

If you’re looking for great deals this Black Friday, be sure to check out our best tech, beauty, and fashion buys.