The performance ranged from excellent or nearly so to very good. There was a very high level of performance across the board.
State and local taxes can add as much as 20 percent onto your basic rate.
Start with one carrier and see if that company has everything you need.
The simpler the plan, the better because there's a fighting chance you'll understand your bill.
The thing about laptops is that they tend to be more idiosyncratic than desktops. It's really important to be able to try a laptop in a store before you buy one.
The bottom line? There are plenty of good machines out there.