As laptop companies continue to increase the quality of the hardware and software they're producing, it's likely that your next laptop is going to be better than the one you have now. But when you're deciding whether to buy off the shelf or go for a customized laptop, you might be wondering whether certain high-priced upgrades are worth it.

Though Apple has always made high-quality screens, it stepped up its game this spring when it introduced the Retina display on the new MacBook Pro computers. This is the highest resolution that has been made available on a laptop screen yet, and many members of the tech community are wondering whether the Windows developers will follow suit.

And with the forthcoming release of Windows 8 and the Metro display, PC makers seem to be jumping on the high-quality graphics bandwagon.

And if you're a designer, film editor or movie-buff it's easy to see why an ultra-high definition laptop screen would be a priority, but what about those of us who use our laptops for email, Facebook and the occasional Netflix video?

Experts like Om Malik of GigaOm say that, though HD laptop screens will have brighter color and sharper images, their size means that it's not as easy to pick out the difference between HD and non-HD as it is with a 50-inch plasma screen.

So when you're customizing a laptop, take your needs into account. If picture quality is important to you, spending more on a better screen will be worth it. However, if this is not your style, feel free to spend that money on other upgrades that you'll get better use out of like more RAM or a bigger hard drive. Remember that the experts at PortableOne can make sure that you're getting the perfect product at a great price.