I need a new laptop?

Question

I want the best, lightest, smallest and fastest

Am I going to need to need a second mortgage to pay for it

How much and where to purchase please? xxxxx

Answer 1

Well, you've got a problem there.

The fastest laptop is not going to be the smallest. However, I will do my best to inform you.

In my opinion, the best choice for you would be a black Macbook. It is very small, very cool, and arguably the best of its size. It's base price is $1500. It is a very slick laptop.

The primary reasons behind this would be the greater security of the Macbook (Macs are more intrinsically secure, it's not just the difference in the amount of computers; Windows comes with five ports automatically open--although SP 2 for XP fixed that, you might not have that--and Macs come with none open. This allows viruses to get in. Also, if a virus gains control of the administrative account in Windows, they can screw with the most basic program files, but in OS X even the administrator can't, so the the operating system will remain intact, as well as all other accounts on that computer. I could go on, but I will spare you.)

Another reason would be price; when compared to a similarly configured Dell laptop, it is cheaper (Once again, it IS--you need to take into account the microphone and camera that is built into the Mac, as well as Bluetooth and other such things. I know that some other laptops come with 4 GB of RAM, and the max on the Macbooks is 3 GB, but that is because the Core 2 Duo processor can only address up to 3 GB of memory; the extra 1 GB of RAM is wasted.)

Also, you can run Windows (as well as Linux) on Macs anyway.

And finally, Macs have the "hip" factor. It just looks cool (in my opinion; but seriously, it's a common image to see the hipster college student with a Macbook.)

Edit @ truelylo :

Macs are more expensive than most PC laptops. However, when compared on a part by part basis Macintoshes are superior (it's true; go to the Dell website and the Apple website and configure them exactly the same, or as close as possible. The Mac is cheaper.)

Answer 2

Just bought a laptop recently and i basically said the same thing too...fastest smallest and lightest. Yet people started to ask me...how fast? how small? how light?......basically...it depends on what you are going to use it for. It will cost you quite a lot if you do want the best as in fastest processor on the market and best graphics card etc. But if you are willing to compromise on some parts you can get some pretty good deals around £400-500, such as the Compaq brand.
However, if you really want quality and speed, you would have to pay somewhere in the region of £800-1000. Plus, you may find loads of neat little features that go with it such as an in-built camera. Sony offers a good range at this price.
As for where....shop around. Different stores offer different prices on the same type of laptop. Look for the best deal that offer at least a 1year guarantee in case anything goes wrong. I bought mine from John Lewis at a good price with 1 years standard guarantee and 1 extra free year.
For extra info:
best processor on the market right now thats fast: intel core 2 duo

Hope all that helps! Good luck and happy laptop hunting!

Answer 3

no second mortgae necessary, if you dont need it asap and can wait then check out PC World and Currys Digital, and Dell regularly, they very often do interest free for 6-12 month periods, whereby you take it away and dont pay anything for a year.

As for the best and lightest, do a search for computer reviews, this will give you a good idea of where to look.

As a general guide for PC's, Sony and Toshiba tend to lead the way. Toshiba tend to be on the bulky side and sony can be very lightwieght indeed.

If you are looking for a computer that will be better for graphic work then you may be better off with a mac.

If you are looking to do more office based then either; though PCs are desined for this, you can buy most office software for mac now too.

If you like to download alot of freeware then mac's wont really be brilliant, as most free downloads do not yet have mac versions.

mac laptops are generally about £1500-2000, and for a decent PC your looking about £700-1500.

bare in mind you'll probably have to buy software for a PC, macs tend to have the stuff included. So thats an extra £200approx for the software.

Hope this helps & good luck. x x

Answer 4

enable me preface via affirming that i'm an authorized Dell and HP Reseller. I certainly have not something against Macs in any respect. in actuality, i'm extraordinarily inspired via the present Macbooks. in case you like the Microsoft working gadget, the Dell Vostro computing device has been my modern-day p.c.. for suited fee for lowend laptops. in my view, you're evaluating apples to oranges. they don't evaluate to one yet another as they the two have distinctive reward. My professional opinion: Macbooks - good (geared up on Unix platform), good courses, effortless, extra inflexible standards, extra desirable video enhancing means, ability to run XP in basic terms approximately (making use of utility). Dell Vostro - Comes with XP or Vista, versatile with utility, lots of hardware innovations, low-cost. i opt to propose you communicate on your instructors first and ask what they are going to be making use of. finally, you will discover much less problems in case you whichever platform they're making use of.

Answer 5

"best, lightest, smallest and fastest"??? so u want 4 laptops?? rofl

Answer 6

got some really nice laptops in curries digital...... try there