Are there any good laptops?

Question

My PC is busted and I'm thinking of buying an Apple MacBook. I heard that PowerBooks have been discontinued.

I'm not looking for anything special but I would like a very good laptop so that I could do basic stuff like documents, watch DVDs, play some games and not have to worry about speed and memory.

Plus, I would like to buy from a company that has good customer service (I'm sick of Dell and I've heard Lenovo isn't good either).

Is Apple coming out with any more laptop models at the end of this year? Is it unreasonable to look for a laptop with 7200 rpm, is 5400 rpm good enough?

Any suggestions for any laptops from any company?

Thanks!!

Must I get a laptop with 256 MB memory, as opposed to 128 MB?

THANKS.

Must I get a laptop with 512 MB memory, as opposed to 128 MB or 256 MB?

THANKS.

What are pros and cons for HP Pavilions?

Any reasons NOT to buy an Apple MacBook?

Answer 1

Well Dell is certainly getting a bad rap. It is hard to tell if the battery issue is completely their problem or Sony's, who is the manufacture of the questionable batteries. Dell does tend to pressure their vendors to get the best prices, so Sony might have felt pressured to cut corners with the resulting battery problems.

My techs tell me IBM (now Lenovo) and Toshiba make the best products. Since, I purchase my first laptop 20 years ago, a Compaq and have since mostly purchased Toshiba laptops, I can tell you that the majors ... Toshiba, IBM (Lenovo), HP and even Dell all make a quality product.

I would focus more on what your laptop requirements are and what your budget is. Once you figure out what is most important, all new laptops these days, even refurbished, will play DVD. As far as games go, look at the minimum systems requirements for the games you play the most to see what is needed in terms of CPU speed and RAM and maybe even a graphics chip. The speed of the HD rarely plays a role, so I would not worry much about that. Think if weight or battery life is important.

Once you have decided the features you should look at Toshiba and HP, since you seem to not prefer IBM or Dell and compare their machines in your price range with the features you want.

Answer 2

http://www.moneyandmarkets.com/press.asp?rls_id=390&cat_id=6&

Dell looks poised for a fall.
Mac has a super machine if you can wait - there was some discussion at /. - slashdot
I have an HP zv6130us because 64 bit so future ready. I advise you be sure the DVD burner is lightscribe capable if you want DVD labels that look factory made.

Windows XP needs 512 meg if you want more than 1 app open.
7200 rpm needed if you rip video.
if 5400 get 2 gigs RAM and keep ripping sessions short enough that the 2 gig buffer makes up for the 5400rpm.

Answer 3

HP and Compaq are the best laptop out right now next is Gateway and Sony HP/Compaq has 24/7 tech and customer service support if you need a good store to buy with great customer service go to Office Depot if there is one near you

Answer 4

if u live near compusa store
go right now
as they have hp /amd-turion 34/1024mb ram/80 gb hd/dvd burner
for only 599
but if they ran out
then dont worry
wait for labour day
thay will same coputer for sale again
this coputer is good for games and movies

Answer 5

I have had good experience with Toshiba. It is relatively cheap but feature-packed. It is often on sale at places like COMPUSA with a bundle that includes printer and lots of software. .

Answer 6

Compaq Presario is a good brand, I have used them for years, have had very good luck with them.the one I have now is a Compaq Presario V2608wm a very good model laptoop / notebook

Answer 7

i would prefer u a Sony Viao or how eva u spell it
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