What brand of laptops are better? Dell, HP or Apple?

Question

I need to buy a laptop and I want to buy one that is good for media and internet and also has alot of RAM. Btwn everyone I've talked to, its been btwn HP, Dell, and Apple.

Answer 1

While the processor *does* level the performance of a laptop somewhat...definately important to take into consideration Price and Service.

HP (much like Dell) can help you w/ your specific requirements, call their 'Help me choose' service at 1-888-999-4747

HP does design unique features into their computers, a few listed below as you are particularly interested in media use.

QuickPlay
HP QuickPlay brings your favorite music and movies to life with the touch of a button. Within 12–30 seconds, you can access all your entertainment. Easy to use with dedicated media control keys, HP QuickPlay also reduces power use, so your battery lasts longer at home or on the go.

Brightview
You have to see it to believe it! With eye-popping colors, high-gloss screens and clearer images, imagine how much more you’ll enjoy your music videos and movies. With anti-reflective technology, it also reduces eye fatigue so the sun’s reflection doesn’t get in the way of your viewing enjoyment.

LightScribe
Create affordable, silk-screen-quality disc labels without a printer. Easy-to-use LightScribe burns labels directly onto your CDs and DVDs with laser-etched precision, producing beautiful gray-scale images similar to black-and-white photography. It’s perfect for music lovers, professionals that want to categorize and organize content, and video enthusiasts who want to archive and distribute footage by adding a professional, creative touch to their discs.

BTW...you're starting to look at at a good time of year w/ the holiday 'deals' coming up!

A bit more on HP service be sure you invest in additional coverage) HP backs their laptops w/ industry-standard one-year warranty; the cost to extend the term to three years is a *reasonable* $85. Toll-free telephone support is available 24/7 during your warranty period, and the HP support Web site includes real-time chat with a tech rep (very cool!).

Some other observations re 'Why HP':
-Dell makes none of the computer parts (they use the cheapest stuff they can get)
---HP made the audio equipment for the Disney movie Fantasia!
---HP makes more than just computers
-cameras
-printers/scanners
-projectors
-calculators
.......HP computers have more cool things to add on!

Answer 2

As far as reliable goes, mostly all computers are the same...

Dell
Compaq (compaq now owned by HP)
HP
IBM
Toshiba
Sony

The thing to understand about computers is that while they have a different BRAND NAME, and perhaps a different BODY design, the chipsets inside of them are all the same...

In other words, no matter what company you buy from, there is going to be an INTEL processor inside of it, or AMD.

In other words, its like having BMW, TOYOTA or HONDA, all different brands, but if they all had the same exact engine, it wouldnt really matter...

What you want to look for, is customer support experiences, the best resources for upholding of warranties...

The last couple of years, DELL has been very popular, I myself prefer custom built computers, but I build them myself so thats not a good refrence :P...

I hear a lot about dell.

The other aspect you need to know, is that the new top of the line processors have been released, and its worth getting a computer that features it...
Its called the Intel Core 2 Duo. Basically its the fastest thing you can get, and its cheaper than most.

If you buy a new laptop with an intel core 2 duo, chances are you wont have or need to update your laptop for the next 10 years at least.


Here is a good one for you to look at getting. It is worth the cost. You can get one for less than 800. And dont be surprised, most laptops start at 1,000.
I had to update this link as it expired, here is the new link to a laptop worth getting...

http://www.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/inspn_e1505?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs

ALSO WHAT SANDRA says below, pretty much confirms what I said...

What really matters is not the brand you get, but what chipset is inside of it. They all have the same internal hardware, so focus more on what speed you need, and the technical support behind the company if you were to have any issues.

Answer 3

I recommend DELL, since you can configure your own PC on their website (warrenty included). If you have the time, have a look at ASUS too. Especially their Gaming range of laptops, which are top-notch. 10) 8800gtx is the graphics card by NVIDIA.The best out there in the market, and probably the costliest one too. You have set decent configurations for yourself, but 1 GB RAM is recommended. You did say which OS you prefer This has a say on the overall price too. I say you go for Vista. (Home premium is good) To connect the digital camera, look for the fire-wire port (this is a must). there are two types: 4 pin, or 6-pin. Both are ok. Go for Intel Dual core. Not AMD. I have both, and I feel Intel's processors perform better. I guess thats as much. Recently, Apple launched AppleAir. Its good, have a look there too. Hope this helps..

Answer 4

I recently purchased a MacBook and I am very happy with it. It has decent battery life, came with all of the bells and whistles. It is very portable and I like the screen most of all. I started out using and owning Mac's but the Widow platform was always cheaper in price so I went over to that side of PC's. I am happy that I bought the Mac. It is a very stable operating system and the updates are continuous. Also I am a new fan of the browser Safari.... so much better than Internet Explorer. Buy a MAC laptop...you'll be pleasantly surprised at the performance and value.

BTW I also own a Video IPOD and it sync very nicely with the Macbook.

Answer 5

I think apple is the most reliable. They have great battery life, and now they can run windows. The choice is clear. I have had horrible luck with HP i had to trade in my laptop i got from them 6 times. I have never had any experience with Dell though.

Answer 6

Lenovo is rated highest by many computer magazines in battery life, service and reliability. IBM sold their line of laptops to Lenovo and so far the product has continued to be quality.

Dell while a good product will have you talking to someone overseas for tech support. HP has a terrible reputation for consumer service and support. Apple is overpriced and to date is not as compatible with the vast majority of software available.

Answer 7

None of them are bad.
If u want to do lots of graphics related work, Apple would be ur best bet.
But from personal experience I know that Dell's customer service sucks! So beware when you buy a new laptop, & be absolutely clear about the after-sales service terms.

Answer 8

I have 2 dell's and they are great, i am in school so i use then everyday for everything and i never had one problem. Everyone is going to give you a different answer though. I had a Hewlett-Packard desk top and the printer set before and that worked great to but it was a couple years old and i wanted to upgrade and try something new.

Answer 9

This is a subjective question. I would choose Lenovo overall. If you want to run Windows and Mac OS, the only choice is the Apple MacBook with Bootcamp.

Answer 10

funny enough i asked a computer geek the very same thing the other day. apparently no laptop can be demmed the best because they all buy the same internal hardware from INTEL, its just putting their name on it that makes the laptop more expensive, so dont base it on name, get one with good software and in your price range, personally id go for hp