Right now, I have a Compaq laptop and it has been giving me problems. I've only had it for a year and a half. I want to get me a new one. I am a graduate student and am online most of the time. So, tell me what a good one would be for me.
2006-07-21 10:32:07 · 8 answers · asked by rnherford 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Prior to purchasing a new system, I'd contact Compaq first to make sure the laptop is still under warranty. If it is, let them know what issues you are having with the system. If the laptop has CD burning capability (as most do these days), I suggest purchasing some read/writeable CDs (I use HP) and put all of your school information on those -- ASAP (if you haven't done so already). I know how you are feeling. I had all of my undergraduate work on my desktop and it started misbehaving -- Win98, had it since 1999 so I knew it was time for a new one.
What computer is best for you primarily depends on what you will be doing with the computer. If most of your graduate work is going to be comprised of writing papers and will not contain large pictures and graphs, you could get away with something that has a large harddrive, at least 60 GB and at least 256 memory. Since HP and Compaq have merged and if you want to stick with them, they are good computers. I purchased a Toshiba Satellite and am very satisfied. Two weeks after I had it the network card died and Toshiba replaced the entire Motherboard.
I start graduate classes this coming Wednesday -- Master's in Criminal Justice.
2006-07-21 11:01:41 · answer #1 · answered by cajun7_girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe an Apple is your best bet. With the new laptops you can even use Windows if you find out you need a specific program that doesn't have a Mac version
2006-07-21 18:14:58 · answer #2 · answered by dracodws 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never been a big apple fan until after my friend should me his new one with the Intell processor. I am going to pick one up next week and I believe you can get a student discount.
2006-07-21 17:37:17 · answer #3 · answered by Nicholas R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go with either a Dell or an hp..Also you might want to make sure the new one will support the new windows vista when they beconme available after first of year
2006-07-21 17:36:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For a laptop, get a Sony
For a desktop, get a Dell
I think powerbooks are sexy..
If you're a gamer, alienware is the best.
2006-07-21 17:34:06 · answer #5 · answered by HotRod 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you might just need to reload the software on your computer to solve you problems. Windows is known to get corrupted over time.
2006-07-21 17:38:42 · answer #6 · answered by James 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An Alienware laptop is good.
2006-07-21 17:35:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apple powerbook core duo 15".
http://apple.com
2006-07-21 17:34:33 · answer #8 · answered by helixburger 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋