I know reading the specifications of a laptop can seem a bit overwhelming (and quite boring), but they're the most important thing to pay attention to when you're shopping for a new computer - whether it's for you, your fourth grader, or a gift for a soon-to-be college student. So, I've scoured the internet to find the most powerful and portable laptops money can buy. While mini laptops may not offer the same processing power or expansive screens as larger laptops, their portability, affordability, and simplicity make them a worthwhile option for many. Although most laptops these days have a 13.3-inch display size, some are equipped with screens as large as 17 inches and weigh as much as 9 pounds. Laptops are smaller, thinner, and more powerful than ever before.