I think that if you buy cheap laptops (i.e. Dell, Acer) then within a few years you will just be pissed off. I am getting ready to buy a laptop, and I want something that will be reliable and perform well over the years (not a mac) can anyone help me with somethings to look for in buying it, and also any recommendations.
2006-11-29 21:30:55 · 7 answers · asked by beastmonkey 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
I have recently got myself a Sony VGN-SZ3XWP/C, to replace my previous Sony, it is wonderful, very very light, powerful and packed with features including a fingerprint scanner for logging on, which may sound very gimmicky but in fact works very well. Only drawback with the Sony's is that they are a little fragile but all round this is a great Laptop and should serve you well if you look after it. Check Kelkoo and www.doorone.co.uk for the best prices if you are in the UK, if not maybe someone else can suggest where to get good price comparision services.
2006-11-29 21:37:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Acer is not bad, I have a 3rd-hand screen-damaged (a streak mark on the upper-right) 2000 old Travelmate notebook, it had never a problem; in fact the only smaller models are two Sony and Toshiba put out someone pointed out to me that my backwatered model would be a better fit instead of her top-of-line IBM huge plate.
Expandability is key, because now USB is everywhere, but since notebook is not very expandable to begin with; get one laptop that would serve you in whatever task you make it do for least 2x the age you expect from a desktop. Also it can never be bleeding-edge on a budget.
2006-11-30 06:54:06 · answer #2 · answered by Andy T 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well it would depend on the features you want in your laptop. technology is always changing - today's trasures are tomorrow's junk - no matter what you buy today would always become junk in a year or two's time.
manufacturers who you could consider would be acer, dell, toshiba, apple, HP and compaq.
I also recommend the sony vaio series (my sister has a notebook from this series). it is good especially for the entertainment value of it.
the toshiba satellite series is good as well ( i use one of the newer ones from this series). this series is greate for student and the value is pretty good. you can also customise this one easily as well.
i dont know what feature/s you want in your laptop e.g. slim, light, wireless connectivity etc. or what is your predominant use for it e.g entertainment, gaming etc. so it is rather difficult to recommend when i/we don't know which one to recommend to you.
2006-11-30 05:57:49 · answer #3 · answered by arumisan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything you buy will be outdated in 2-3 years. I've a Toshiba for 4 years but it seems slow now compared to my work ones. Philips X range is pretty good but really slow to get repair parts. Invest in Duo core - really is worth the difference.
2006-11-30 08:47:31 · answer #4 · answered by HonestTom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Acer is not bad... actually acer was the firts notebook to come up with the blue-ray DVD player installed on their PCs... well i guess any PC is fine but it depends on what you want to use it for... so if you want a good PC that would last for years Sony is the way to go... its a bit hard on the wallet but is worth it.
2006-11-30 05:35:25 · answer #5 · answered by Oscar 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I bought an Acer and the hard drive shut down on me. I was pretty choked until the ACER customer service kicked in. I was really impressed. They paid to have it Purolatored to them, fixed the problem (even replaced a key I had accidentally popped out) and then sent it back Purolator at THEIR expense. Good job guys.
2006-11-30 05:34:21 · answer #6 · answered by segonku1975 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have a Sony Vaio and it's very good, but it'll still be a heap of junk in a few years. That's how technology is - get used to it lol
Rawlyn.
2006-11-30 05:34:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋