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2007-01-23 08:17:25 · 4 answers · asked by Barbie 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
Computers are like cars, they depreciate in value as soon as you leave the store. They're not investments.
Now, with that being said, any brand of laptop should do, just check out their failure rate and customer support first. Get the one with the most features you can afford, because laptops can't be easily upgraded like desktops.
Definitely get a dual core processor; stay away from Celerons (not enough power). I'd stick with a laptop with XP instead of Vista, since support is very limited right now. Most manufacturers will give you an upgrade ticket for a free Vista upgrade anyway.
Can's stress this enough --- GET THE EXTENDED WARRANTY!!!
Remember, you'll keep this for years, so make sure you protect it with the warranty as laptops are more prone to problems than desktops.
I recommend Dell, Gateway, Sony, or HP/Compaq
2007-01-23 08:25:33 · answer #1 · answered by freetronics 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I bought an IBM Thinkpad 2.5 years ago (almost an eternity for this kind of product), and it is still working very well. It broke twice within this period of time (I'm a heavy user) and IBM fixed it within 3 days each time, including the shipment back and forth.
So I'd say that with the latest of the Thinkpad series (T60 I believe) you cannot go wrong. Just make sure to get a model with a 3 year warranty. Now IBM is owned by Lenovo, but I don't think it makes any difference in terms of quality.
2007-01-23 16:46:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a DELL they have the best customer service on the planet.
Jockee
2007-01-23 16:24:27 · answer #3 · answered by seriousddneeded 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apple, you'll save time and money in the long run.
2007-01-23 20:55:30 · answer #4 · answered by Elbert 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋