Laptops sporting touch capabilities are becoming more and more mainstream

Jan 21, 2014 08:46 GMT  ·  By

When considering buying a laptop, some shoppers will prefer staying away from touch-screen models trying to avoid higher prices.

But a new report from DealNews explains that contrary to popular opinion, touch-screen models might actually get you to save more money instead.

Apparently, touch-enabled machines shook off 45-62% of their last year's rates, with their price ranging dropping below that of traditional models.

Even if at the start of 2013 touch notebooks were $100 / €74 more expensive than their non-touch counterparts, the trend has shifted around and they now cost (on average) $41 / €30 less than traditional systems (which bundle a 15.6-inch screen and an Ivy Bridge Core i5 processors).

Even if you don’t expressly need a touch-screen, you should consider the option before going out and acquiring a lappy, since you can get an extra function for less money.