Thinking about buying a new PC this holiday season? If you're not, you should be. There has never been a better time to buy one.

Laptops are thinner, lighter, faster, cheaper and way more interactive than ever before. Pair that with Microsoft's excellent new Windows 10 operating system, and you've got a compelling reason to upgrade.

But laptops are just one of many PC offerings that will be stocked on store shelves this holiday season. Tablets, two-in-one PC-tablet hybrids and even tiny "compute sticks" are all going to be showcased as well. 

And with some PCs with price tags as low as $150, there's something for everyone, at every price point.

"This is the best lineup of devices we've ever had," said Terry Myerson, head of the Windows and Devices team at Microsoft (MSFT, Tech30). "Compared to two-year old devices from any vendor, it's amazing how much better these devices are."

The PC industry is certainly excited about this holiday season. It sure could use a boost: PC shipments fell by 11% last quarter, according to IDC.

As smartphones become our primary computing devices, many people are satisfied extending the lifespan of their older PCs. And some who might have been in the market for a new PC during the past few years were scared off by Windows 8's kooky tile interface.