2006-12-25 05:35:45 · 10 answers · asked by Marilyn R 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
I answered a question like this a few days ago. My response was this:
The best advice that I can give is to search around and see what you personally want, as opposed to listening to reviews and the like.
A large part of owning anything is does it fit you? Well, just like clothing, you have to try it on, or at least pretend to try it on. I understand, sometimes, you can't look at a floor model of every laptop that is out there, but if that is the case, severe reasearch on the wonderful tool known as the internet, is an excellent resource.
As for brands that I think you should take a particular gander into, I suggest anything HP, that is if you want to buy a warranty. The reason I say this is because if anything at all happens to your laptop, they will repair it for absolutely no cost whatsoever. They even ship a box to you with neat little instructions and foam cutouts that fit your laptop. Other than that, if you want to start comparing it to other brands, a bit of the copy-cat syndrome happened in HP; their newest models include a built-in webcam, much like the MacBook and MacBook Pro.
Speaking of the MacBook and MacBook Pro, those are two wonderful laptops, but only if you want to shell out the bucks. Mac OS X is a wonderful system that not only is aesthetically pleasing, but is a breeze to use. Of course, all of this functionality comes with a price, as you'll be spending somewhere around $1500 or so if you want the lowest level MacBook with a good warranty. (And I will tell you that warranties are a must. Anything can happen in the realm of computers, and this is compounded when you start taking them outside.)
Try to try out a laptop before you buy one. Do you really like where the trackpad is? Could you live with that glossy screen? Is that screen too dark? Is that screen too bright? These are all things that pictures will never tell you.
Be sure to shop around at places like TigerDirect or Amazon.com before you start shelling out the manufacturer's price. Deal hunting is a must to get the most bang out of your buck.
As for what I own, I recieved a Compaq Presario V2000 as a gift. Of course, this can be a dangerous gift for the reasons that I outlined above, but I absolutely love it. I think that it is a good buy, though I would love to place a bit more RAM in it. (Speaking of which, make sure that you brush up on your computer lingo, and know what the standard is for the times. You don't want a computer that will be completely obsolete in a year.) It's currently getting fixed by that HP warranty that I spoke so highly of before, so I won't be able to use it for a while, but it is a nice laptop for a reasonable price.
So I guess, in conclusion, I never really answered your question, but I think this should give you a good starting point. I'm sure that as I'm typing, many have answered with specific brands that they prefer, but what is important is that you find what [i]you[/i] prefer.
2006-12-25 05:38:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Laptop
2016-05-23 05:55:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lets not forget that Microsoft's new operating system named Vista will be released to consumers at the end of January. What ever you decide on, you want to be sure it will support Vista fully. Some lappies are even shipping with a free upgrade when Vista is released.
Looking at places like PCworld.com can get you in the right direction of what to look at first. Like what was said before, touching can be the best way to find the one you want.
Apple has some of the best products going, but they come at a price. if you are a PC user, there will be a learning curve. But a new apple will allow you to use both PC and Apple OS's.
2006-12-25 05:49:02 · answer #3 · answered by JMKyler3 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dell and HP the best because there sales after service is the best.
2006-12-25 05:47:52 · answer #4 · answered by Paresh G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The absolute best laptops in my opinion are dells. They have great technology and they also have great techinical support.
http://www.dell.com
2006-12-28 06:59:51 · answer #5 · answered by dadams1994 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dell ...
www.Dell.com
If you reall want the best laptop pay from this company .
2006-12-25 05:41:38 · answer #6 · answered by Rasmah.com 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I like the COMPAQ C350. It si not too expensive and it comes with a lot of memory and a lot of perks!
2006-12-25 06:51:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
HP Pavillion(the latest)
LG(the latest)
2006-12-25 05:40:24 · answer #8 · answered by karharry 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hp pavilion is the one
2006-12-25 05:45:56 · answer #9 · answered by broken heart 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no hesitation, sony
2006-12-25 08:40:26 · answer #10 · answered by ewwwbuythismobilecom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋