While there are a lot of solid laptop brands out there, HP has a great selection, especially if you’re looking for laptops that are generally on the thinner and lighter side of things.

HP makes a huge range of laptop models to suit various needs, and this regularly places it among the best laptop brands. This 17.3-inch HP laptop is on the entry-level end of the model lineup ...

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