MACBOOK (not pro) or a DELL

fendergirl
Tue, 08 Aug 2006 19:36:06 +0000

LaptopLover - you’re right. Except I would list Dell in the list with all of those companies. I worked for IT for 3 years, I saw Dell Laptop after laptop after laptop (not just the inspirions) being brought to us with plenty of problems. (Most common problem - burnt out hard drive.) If you must buy a Dell laptop (of any kind) make sure you buy a 3 year warranty - chances are you will need it. Also i’d say 75 percent of my friends who have dell laptops have had hard drive problems.

I wouldn’t recommend an HP/Compaq to anyone. Or an e-machine/gateway. Or Dell/Alienware.

I would say if you’re buying a laptop either go with Mac or IBM/Toshiba if you want a PC based laptop. If you’re buying a desktop, buy a Sony or build your own. They seem to be the most solid and reputable.