There was a time, not so long ago, when buying a laptop wasn’t necessarily as complicated as buying a car. Sure, there were factors to consider: How much did it weigh? How much memory was included? Did the screen look good in poorly lit rooms? But it didn’t take much time to work out a decision — and it certainly didn’t require an engineering degree. These days, you only need to hit the “customize” button on Dell’s Web site to see how much times have changed. Laptop buyers must often wade through lists of options long enough to rival those on Ford Broncos. The options all have slick names, and they all run up the price. But just what are they, and are they worth the extra bucks? Here are three of the most popular (and confusing) add-ons.

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