The year 2013 was great for new launches. We saw some new laptops with interesting features see the light of the day. This year is expected to be better. So if you’re contemplating when to buy a laptop and which one, we’re here to offer you a helping hand. Firstly, decide if you want to buy tablets, touchscreen hybrids or an ultrabook. While they might confuse you are a buyer, each of them has its own clear use and cannot be replaced with one another. If you’re just a lazy surfer, tablets are the thing for you. For those on the move, hybrid laptops that can also be converted into a tablet make sense. If these are not what you need and you’re looking for a laptop for work and leisure, here’s a list of what you can choose. Asus Transformer Book T100 A compact laptop with 10.1 dock keyboard, the Asus Transformer Book T100 interchanges the Android operating system with Windows 8.1 OS. With an IPS screen of 1366×768 pixels, this laptop offers perfect value for your money. It also offers a battery life of 9 hours. Apple MacBook Pro 13in with Retina Display The recent offering from Apple is the finest laptop you can get for yourself today. Weighing 1.55kg with a thickness of 18mm, it is powered with Haswell CPU and good graphics. It features a processor of Intel Core i5-4288U clocked at 2.6GHz with 8GB of RAM. The Retina display is 13.3 in with 2560×1600 pixels resolution. Microsoft Surface Pro 2 Successor to the Surface Pro, physically, the Surface Pro 2 is still the same with its 10.8inch screen and 920gm weight. However, with Haswell Intel CPU, increased battery life, full FD touch display and highly sensitive stylus, the Surface Pro 2 is a perfect option. Toshiba Satellite C55-A-1N0 Priced at less than $500, the Toshiba Satellite C55-A-1N0 doesn’t allow you to settle for any average device. Decked with Intel Core i5 4200M processor clocked at 2.5GHz and RAM of 4GB, the 15.6inch laptop is a perfect option. Samsung Ativ Book 9 Plus If you are looking for a laptop with the highest resolution, then this Samsung Ativ with a 3200×1800 display will be your best bet. Designed with an amazing built and powerful hardware of Intel Core i5-4200u, it has an astounding battery life. This laptop is the perfect buy for you.