Laptops

_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
    I have always gone with dell and had pretty good luck.
  • Hornsby
    Hornsby Posts: 10,322 Member
    Mac
  • bloominheck
    bloominheck Posts: 869 Member
    Dell.
  • BrainyBurro
    BrainyBurro Posts: 6,129 Member
    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
    Got $$$? MacBook Pro.

    On a budget? Lenovo.
  • chelstakencharge
    chelstakencharge Posts: 1,021 Member
    Sony or HP....or a MAC
  • charlietruck
    charlietruck Posts: 9 Member
    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
    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
    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
    We've had good experiences with Asus laptops for family home use.
  • richardheath
    richardheath Posts: 1,276 Member
    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
    i got chromebook 2 months ago and so far so good
  • Chellellelle
    Chellellelle Posts: 595 Member
    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
    microsoft surface is the next laptop tablet i'm getting.
  • _JPunky
    _JPunky Posts: 508 Member
    i got chromebook 2 months ago and so far so good

    What's chromebook?
  • lbrown73
    lbrown73 Posts: 31 Member
    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
    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
    Budget? Asus or Lenovo

    Midrange? Dell or Toshiba

    Money no object? Macbook Pro, Sony Vaio, or Asus RoG.
  • scottrfraser
    scottrfraser Posts: 13 Member
    macbook air
  • coretemp
    coretemp Posts: 1,796 Member
    Vaio Z (if you can find one)
  • SailorKnightWing
    SailorKnightWing Posts: 875 Member
    I use a MacBook Pro for work and it's quite a nice machine. I'm sure you could find a cheaper Windows model that's just as good, but it's not a bad machine by any stretch.

    I also have a six year old Dell Latitude that still works pretty darn well. The good thing about Dell is their customer service and repairs are crazy fast. I was visiting my brother in Florida when my power adapter died. I called at 7pm Florida time, they shipped a new one from California within the hour and I got it the next day for no charge because of my warranty.
  • billsica
    billsica Posts: 4,741 Member
    Chrome book uses Google operating system.
    Its good if you just use web apps, or for a 2nd laptop with ultra portability..

    I like dell laptops a lot, and have owned several of them. The latitude series is amazing with its magnesium shell construction. I had a Latitude 6400

    I just bought a Samsung series 7 gaming laptop last year. Its pretty rock solid. Its a 17" beast. so I might be purchasing a chrome book at some point in addition to my main one.

    Asus, HP, Lenovo all are pretty decent. Mac is good if you like macs, otherwise I'd save my money.

    Really the question you should ask first is, what applications do you want to run on it?
  • seltzermint555
    seltzermint555 Posts: 10,740 Member
    Got $$$? MacBook Pro.

    On a budget? Lenovo.

    This.
  • Danni3ll3
    Danni3ll3 Posts: 365 Member
    MacBook (Pro or Air). I have owned Macs since 95 and they just keep on trucking. The software is designed to work seamlessly with the hardware from the same manufacturer so you aren't dealing with unexpected incompatibilities. Some will say they are more expensive than some Windows machines but once again, you get what you pay for. Check the refurbished site on Apple.com and you can get deals there if you want to pay a few bucks less. Or if you are in education (teacher or student), check the Education store. It is a bit cheaper there as well. My present Macbook Pro is 4 years old and it still does everything I want it to do. I wouldn't own anything else.
  • tomwatso
    tomwatso Posts: 1,304 Member
    I work on computers for a living. Please look at the Lenovo Thinkpad or HP Probook or Elitebook. Both brands have lots of support.
  • Polly758
    Polly758 Posts: 623 Member
    I just opened up my girlfriend's Mac laptop because I wanted to upgrade the RAM... a) they couldn't have made it less home-upgrade-friendly if they tried b) all the metal components were oxidized (ie they used cheap components) c) cables were this weird papery plastic. Not impressed, Mac.

    My point is, I recommend a PC. At least then you can take it to a trusted friend for upgrades and not have to buy something new for a good while.

    Windows 8 is for touchscreens, try to stick with 7 unless you're getting a tablet. ASUS makes excellent motherboards so I recommend them.
  • tkdgirlms
    tkdgirlms Posts: 73
    Dell and NOT Acer...they make crap computers! I've got one and I can't use it more then 15 or 20 min and then it completely freezes and I have to reboot it (usually several times when I'm using it) so I'm getting a Dell laptop for Christmas. We have all Dell computers at work and have NO trouble with them at all! Most are 7 or 8 years old and still chugging along...
  • Commander_Keen
    Commander_Keen Posts: 1,179 Member
    #1 What are your needs?
    #2 What is your budget?
  • _JPunky
    _JPunky Posts: 508 Member
    #1 What are your needs?
    #2 What is your budget?

    #1 Very basic needs. It's just a secondary home computer.
    #2 I'm a single mom. Cheaper is always better.
  • Factory_Reset
    Factory_Reset Posts: 1,651 Member
    Marking for later as I'm looking too

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