Many people do not buy laptops from companies, or computer stores, all they look oyt for is a computer auction, where they place laptop for sale. Although, it might be cheaper buying from such places, but i do not guarantee such places. There are so many laptop for sale, infact, all laptops are for sale.
But getting the right laptop for you is the most important thing. A friend who knows nothing about laptops went to purchase a laptop, and on reaching the store, seeing many laptop for sale, he called me on phone, and asked directions on what laptop to buy, and what not to buy.
I really sounds crazy but, i did the best i could for over the phone.
You might also want to take a trip to a laptop store, but when you get there, and see many laptop for sale displayed, you might get confused on what to buy. My advice have always been, make a decision on which laptop notebook you want, and make a few phone calls to some stores enquiring if they have the particular model, and if it is confirmed, you can then go there, purely having one laptop in mind.
But if you go with a mind on any laptop, then you might end up buying something that is not the best.
Laptop for sale are usually displayed in an attrative way, so take a break, and look properly.