I am in the market for a PC Notebook. Is HP or Dell the better company to do business with?

Answer 1

I have had problems with both companies. And of course, with large companies there is always the potential to get lost in the fray, abused, or forgot about.

That said, I have had better experiences with HP (especially since they seem more willing to replace parts, easier to get ahold of, and more willing to send technicians out when necessary)

Answer 2

While I have a lot of Dell equipment, I think HP is ahead of them right now on laptops. Not only can you buy HP at retail stores (get to touch and feel first), but Dell design is not the latest. Depending on what you plan to use the computer for, I suggest you check out the new Apple MacBooks before you buy anything. Of course if you prefer driving a Dodge Neon to a BMW, you might prefer the Dell or HP to the Apple.

Answer 3

I have an inspiron 9400 which I have been using for 7 months now and I have no problem so far despite of all this news about battery recall.

With dell, you can customized your laptop according to your needs. I believe in the US you can ccustomize HP laptop also but not in the UK or possibly in any other coutries.

I intend to buy an HP pavillion 8396ea because I intend to replace my inspiron 9400 with a laptop which has a built-in TV tuner, large RAM, faster processor, large hard drive and has a numeric key pad at a cheaper price.

I have search for some reviews about it but I cannot find one. I found a review of another HP laptop it says that the keys get stucked sometimes. I have checked this with the actual laptop available in one of the shops. the design looks really nice, widescreen, and the specifications are the one's I'm looking for a laptop but it looks like the keys are really thin and quite fragile/breakable if you are not careful. "heavy handed" people like myself will not be very good for laptops like that. it will not last long.

So I as of now, I'm thinking of buying an XPS 1710 eventhough it does not have a numeric key pad. It is a bit more expensive compared to the HP 8396ea but at least I feel that the make of the laptop is more reliable.

in terms of support and service, i have ordered my inspiron 9400 by phone but the with the specification i have seen online. contacting dell could be difficult but ones you get hold of somebody, they are very professional. I have not required "dell support" so far after 7 months of using my laptop.

this is just to give an idea, the decision is yours!

ciao for now!

Answer 4

DELL is best. Because their resell value is more than HP. And also their performance is higher than HP. I am not saying against HP, but the most demanding company now days is DELL. You can check their sale on eBay. Most buyers like to buy DELL notebook.

Answer 5

HP Pavilion and Pavilion Slimline PCs/laptop's
http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/home.do;jsessionid=E36gWJidRX0YiAGcKx5lzZ0HsT8ysZkWsL8F3u0LnLgspbGWjw3P!323657430

i here in the news dell has a hot hot deal on its laptop's there so hot its like having your verry own cooker on a laptop lol dell's (BBQ) laptops lol

Lessons Learned from Dell Laptop Battery Crisis

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Richard Levick has recently developed a short list of lessons learned from the Dell laptop battery crisis. These lessons discuss what could or should have been done to lesson or prevent the PR blow suffered by Dell.

Washington, DC (PRWEB) August 31, 2006 -- Crisis PR expert Richard Levick (http://www.levick.com/resources/team/levick.php), President/CEO of Levick Strategic Communications, has recently released a list of lessons learned from the Dell laptop battery PR crisis. These lessons learned are:

* Predict the future. Play war games. Had Dell done so, they might have anticipated that their exploding batteries were an airline disaster story waiting to happen, even without the terrorist plot that ultimately magnified the story.

* In determining when to disclose, watch for material events and early warning triggering mechanisms that compel public disclosure ASAP.

* Disclosing Bad News All At Once shortens the life of a negative story and contains it by preempting substantive links to other stories.

* An industry-wide public safety leadership role generalizes the problem beyond your own company.

The list appears as part of the article entitled "Why Dell's Crisis Became the Proverbially Perfect Storm", available on the firm's website at http://www.levick.com/resources/topics/articles/dell_battery_crisis.php.

Richard S. Levick, Esq., President and CEO of Levick Strategic Communications, protects brands and reputations during the highest-stakes global crises and litigation. Honored as Crisis Firm of the Year by the Holmes Report in 2005, the Firm wins the hearts and minds of key audiences with comprehensive campaigns on behalf of clients targeted by regulators, embroiled in litigation, or confronted by grassroots movements. Find a comprehensive arsenal of vital communications tools at http://www.levick.com including books, newsletters, and helpful articles.


http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/8/prweb430793.htm

Answer 6

If you want excellent support, go with HP. Dell is difficult to work with on the phone, but it makes a good product. I have spent several hours on the phone with HP about my Laserjet all-in-one with excellent results..

Answer 7

dell, even though we keep hearing news reports of laptops exploding and bursting into flames. this probably doesn't happen here in britain. and great value for money too, seeingas you can get a pretty good model for around £ 500 or more as they're not that pricey at all.

Answer 8

I would say Dell

Answer 9

dell. by far

Answer 10

anytime trust TOSHIBA its da best
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