| Reliable laptop |
by oot |
2008-10-21 07:31:21 |
I have always preferred desktop computers to laptops. Mostly because I can build it myself (and start with good parts!) and if something fails, I can replace it myself and have the computer back up and running the same afternoon. The idea of having a laptop, where problems take longer and are more expensive, hasn't really appealed to me...
But, now that I'm going to be moving a lot, I'm looking to buy a laptop to be my primary computer for the next 3-4 years. During this time, if something goes wrong, dealing with it would be majorly inconvenient, both financially and going-without-a-computer-ly. So I want a Very Reliable laptop. (Or if there is no such thing, then a laptop where parts are cheap and I can replace them myself instead of sending it away for a month because the motherboard failed.)
What brands are good for this, and what ones should I stay away from?
I know from seeing the laptops at work that Dell and Lenovo are two brands to avoid... |
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all laptops are everything possible is integrated | by confused.brit | 2008-10-21 07:35:07 |
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What are you looking for it to do and that | by Classic_Jon | 2008-10-21 07:35:34 |
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Just the basics | by oot | 2008-10-21 07:45:41 |
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If you are going to be overseas look for a | by Classic_Jon | 2008-10-21 07:57:55 |
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Thanks! | by oot | 2008-10-21 08:03:34 |
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I gave both my parents used T series | by Classic_Jon | 2008-10-21 08:10:23 |
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That's why I love mine. | by spud | 2008-10-21 08:58:42 |
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I would stay away from Sony. | by buddha | 2008-10-21 08:35:01 |
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I worked on the Sony ultralight that the | by Classic_Jon | 2008-10-21 08:45:06 |
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And one further question | by oot | 2008-10-21 07:39:01 |
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Macs have a huge strike against them. | by da-gimp | 2008-10-21 07:50:28 |
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Good point | by oot | 2008-10-21 07:51:15 |
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Not 100% true | by abaron | 2008-10-21 09:12:30 |
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Most laptop Hard drives can survive at least | by Classic_Jon | 2008-10-21 07:51:15 |
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The older MacBook might be better. | by toysbfun | 2008-10-21 07:53:36 |
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I've had several Mac hardware problems, | by dodrian | 2008-10-21 08:55:46 |
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I can at least tell you this... | by kc5sdy | 2008-10-21 07:40:36 |
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Thanks! (n/t) | by oot | 2008-10-21 07:46:41 |
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Vet the model not the brand | by FNORDer | 2008-10-21 07:41:17 |
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I have a small problem with my Acer | by da-gimp | 2008-10-21 07:48:40 |
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Thanks! | by oot | 2008-10-21 07:50:22 |
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I have had 0 problems with my acer. | by quilting_kitty | 2008-10-21 08:07:30 |
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Why avoid Lenovo? | by Deverant | 2008-10-21 07:41:51 |
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I have a Lenovo that's 2 1/2 years old and haven't | by spud | 2008-10-21 07:44:01 |
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Hmm... | by oot | 2008-10-21 07:48:28 |
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Discarding an entire range of possibilities based | by Twitchh | 2008-10-21 07:51:00 |
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Yup | by oot | 2008-10-21 07:51:47 |
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I'd almost value support the most in your case. | by Deverant | 2008-10-21 08:13:10 |
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*nods* | by oot | 2008-10-21 08:16:47 |
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Dell have a pretty strong presence over here | by confused.brit | 2008-10-21 08:19:37 |
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Sorry. | by thepb | 2008-10-21 07:57:58 |
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Dell is very good if you have warranty coverage. | by techi870 | 2008-10-21 08:02:17 |
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Have four Dells here. | by werehatrack | 2008-10-21 08:17:06 |
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You may want to build it yourself. | by toysbfun | 2008-10-21 07:59:16 |
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not really worth it. | by Freakazoid | 2008-10-21 08:12:37 |
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Difficult to say... | by Khaar | 2008-10-21 08:13:30 |
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So far had good experience with | by davydd | 2008-10-21 08:36:51 |
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My Toshiba has been good to me | by fmon | 2008-10-21 08:39:51 |
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I have two Panasonic Toughbooks | by run.dll | 2008-10-21 10:56:32 |
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You probably want a Thinkpad. | by retiqlum2 | 2008-10-21 11:43:14 |
