A brand-spanking-new laptop makes an ideal gift for your new grad, whether he’s off to college or entering the work force. Before you buy, make sure you choose the right machine. If he or she just needs a notebook for basic computing tasks and surfing the Web, a smaller 13 or 15.4 inch laptop will do the job. Your gamers and video editors would love a 16- or 17-inch system. Our top picks across the board will have them tossing those mortarboards into the air with glee.