need a new laptop what Brand should I get?
DELL
IBM
APPLE
SONY
HP
TOSHIBIA
OTHER [PLEASE TELL ME WHAT OTHER BRAND THAT I SHOUD CHECK OUT IF IT IS NOT LISTED ABOVE]
Price range: 800- 3000 DOLLARS
2006-07-24 15:43:52 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
I LIKE MY DELL AND MY IBM LAPTOPS
2006-07-24 15:47:33 · answer #1 · answered by urfantasyishere 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dell, HP and IBM are good and about the same prices. Sony is nice, but pricy. Toshiba is often problem prone. Apple is ...well, Apple is just Apple. Unless you're more worried about your image, get a mainstream laptop, not a glorified Etch-a-Sketch.
There are others in that price range that could save some bucks over the above brands (Acer, E-machines, etc), but I wouldn't recommend them. This is an area where spending $$$ on quality is worth it.
2006-07-24 22:47:24 · answer #2 · answered by oldmoose2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want windows - forget the apple, even though the new ones have Intels inside now.....
HP (90% of the time most bang for the buck), Toshiba (well built and solid, a tad expensive) or Dell (if you are not an impulse buyer and can wait... you can get a good deal on one)
Sony is too expensive for what you get and they always need to have something 'non' standard
IBMs are just weird in my opinion
While I would consider locally built desktops, I'd stay away from no name notebooks - a well designed notebook takes deep pockets to develop... you can't just slap a good one together from standard parts.
2006-07-24 22:51:13 · answer #3 · answered by elwoodo0oo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should pick a computer based on the use or uses. Are you a student? Will you be doing papers, e-mails or graphics/pics more? Playing/recording media or DVDs? Any of the brands you've picked are good but some are better than others for certain uses. Give us more to work with, plz.
2006-07-24 22:48:42 · answer #4 · answered by OutSol 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apple or Toshiba. Don't get Dell...
Oh and the new Apple Laptop (MacBook) Ranges from 1100 to 1500 depending on color, space, and speed.
2006-07-24 22:46:35 · answer #5 · answered by M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Acer Notebooks are excellent and 6 month old models seem to be coming down in price almost every week. My local shop has also recommended a Taiwanese brand called Asus but haven't tried them myself.
http://global.acer.com/
2006-07-24 22:51:52 · answer #6 · answered by Bart S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DELL is doing good in USA.
they have good service ,come in very attractive combination etc.
DELL is good if u have price range below 2000$
If ur range is so then SONY will be better.
2006-07-24 23:03:02 · answer #7 · answered by mudit 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would either go with sony vaio or an alienware those i guess are the two my computer geek boyfriend always says are the best and from what i know i like the sony vaio and now you can get them in cute colors!!! happy shopping!!
2006-07-24 22:49:45 · answer #8 · answered by ♥♫§weetTart§amantha♫♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is also Compaq. But the main thing is what do you want to use it for? There are different ones out there with different specifications depending on what you want to use it for..ie, school work, internet, movies, games, etc.
2006-07-24 22:48:19 · answer #9 · answered by kountrykat2006 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dell has the most awesome customer service if you have a problem of any kind. Dude, get a Dell.
2006-07-24 22:47:47 · answer #10 · answered by Cookie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HP....try also Asus brand...one of the biggest company and makers of motherboards.
2006-07-24 22:49:39 · answer #11 · answered by alexcruz56 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋