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_JPunky
_JPunky Posts: 508 Member
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Ok, surveying the masses.

I need a new laptop. I usually go with Dell, but I'm trying to decide what the best option is.

What do you prefer and why?

And.....Go!
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  • funforsports
    funforsports Posts: 2,656 Member
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    I have always gone with dell and had pretty good luck.
  • Hornsby
    Hornsby Posts: 10,322 Member
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    Mac
  • bloominheck
    bloominheck Posts: 869 Member
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    Dell.
  • BrainyBurro
    BrainyBurro Posts: 6,129 Member
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    some recent Dell laptops have used some components that smell like cat urine for the first few months of use. FYI.

    http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/dell-latitude-6430u-users-complain-laptop-smells-cat/story?id=20734693
  • TheSwollMinister
    TheSwollMinister Posts: 246 Member
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    Got $$$? MacBook Pro.

    On a budget? Lenovo.
  • chelstakencharge
    chelstakencharge Posts: 1,021 Member
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    Sony or HP....or a MAC
  • charlietruck
    charlietruck Posts: 9 Member
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    I just bought an HP Envy Sleekbook and I'm really happy with it. I'd had a couple Dells before, but I don't really have a brand preference. It was just the best deal I could find. I've never bought myself a computer before, I generally just fix up other people's old junk, so it was quite a treat.

    When I bought the laptop, I got a squaretrade warranty with it. I heard a lot of good things about it.

    What are you looking to do with your laptop? Is it mostly Facebook+email? Work?

    I tried a Windows 8 laptop for about a week and I wanted to throw it out the window. When I got this one I had to make sure it was using Windows 7.
  • AZ_Gato
    AZ_Gato Posts: 1,270 Member
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    Lenovo followed by ASUS. ASUS is rated as the best company in regards of returns. They have the least amount of returned products. I've had Gateway, Dell, Sony, and ASUS...ASUS so far has been the best overall product I've used.

    Apple still makes the best one, but also one of the most expensive.

    Bottom line...ASUS is my recommendation.
  • _JPunky
    _JPunky Posts: 508 Member
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    I've heard that about Windows 8. I wonder if I can request Windows 7?

    It would be a home laptop. I'm not really a gamer, so it doesn't need to be anything crazy.
  • ScatteredThoughts
    ScatteredThoughts Posts: 3,562 Member
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    We've had good experiences with Asus laptops for family home use.
  • richardheath
    richardheath Posts: 1,276 Member
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    I'm shopping for one for my daughter.

    Depends on budget, expected usage (just web browsing; or gaming), whether you need portability most or screen space most etc...

    I have a MacBook Pro, and love it. But for daughter, I'll probably be getting Windows 8. Which means it needs a touchscreen too. HP, Toshiba, Asus are all OK. I've had Dell before, and they work too. I'd decide on the specs and find one that meets your needs/can afford rather than narrowing down to a certain brand.
  • TheBoldCat
    TheBoldCat Posts: 159 Member
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    i got chromebook 2 months ago and so far so good
  • Chellellelle
    Chellellelle Posts: 595 Member
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    Macbook would be my first suggestion if you have the money. I love mine.

    Otherwise Lenovo or if you're on a budget, Acer. Dell sucks big time and isn't worth the money.
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
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    microsoft surface is the next laptop tablet i'm getting.
  • _JPunky
    _JPunky Posts: 508 Member
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    i got chromebook 2 months ago and so far so good

    What's chromebook?
  • lbrown73
    lbrown73 Posts: 31 Member
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    Toshiba, all the way. I love my Toshiba laptop. I've had it for 3 years, and still no problems.
  • rachaelgifford
    rachaelgifford Posts: 320 Member
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    I love Acer! I have had one of mine for 7 years and it is still going fine. I only have the second one (also an acer) as it is a notebook.
  • Routerninja
    Routerninja Posts: 201
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    Budget? Asus or Lenovo

    Midrange? Dell or Toshiba

    Money no object? Macbook Pro, Sony Vaio, or Asus RoG.
  • scottrfraser
    scottrfraser Posts: 13 Member
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    macbook air
  • coretemp
    coretemp Posts: 1,796 Member
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    Vaio Z (if you can find one)

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