Mr_Mischif Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 I'm in the market for a new laptop and don't know what I want to get, so I just want to see what's out there. I know a few people on here frequent some sites like this so I'm wondering where you would go. Also, if anyone has any laptop suggestions I'm welcome to them. I'd basically only use it for web browsing, a bit of coding, and some rare gaming excursions. Only exceptions: No Dells (dude, I'm not getting one.) No Sonys under $1500 if possible At least a 15.4" screen. Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparda Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Get a Dellbuntu. No Windows (so it's an iHouse?), and since Dell laptops are every where spare parts are relatively easy to get (compared to others). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaKo Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Acer? Aside from that you haven't left yourself much room (unless your after an alienware type thing). I'd still say Dell or HP myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicatronTg Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 .removed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonlit Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 [shadow=red,left]Alienware[/shadow] Do that again and I ban you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakey Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Acer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiquidSpikes Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Get a used Apple Macbook Pro if you can. the new ones are not much better than the resent Santa Rosa ones. MSI has some pretty good laptops too also a great review I have used in the past is www.notebookreview.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Mischif Posted March 4, 2008 Author Share Posted March 4, 2008 Get a used Apple Macbook Pro if you can. the new ones are not much better than the resent Santa Rosa ones. I have thought about a refurb MBP, and with my educational discount I could probably pick a nice one up for cheap. But Alienware lappys are probably going to be out of my price range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmoothCriminal Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Well Dell is really your best bet, but if not take a look at asus and acer. With your price range though, I really would recommend re-evaluating Dell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Mischif Posted March 5, 2008 Author Share Posted March 5, 2008 I thought about Dell, but every time I see one I think the designs are bland and uninspiring, or I dread having to talk to some Indian when (and I do mean when) it breaks down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaKo Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Pay for corporate support, get a next business day on-site warranty and you'll be fine. As for Indians, they're fine, its the Scottish you have to worry about. I have no fucking clue what they speak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmoothCriminal Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Pay for corporate support, get a next business day on-site warranty and you'll be fine. As for Indians, they're fine, its the Scottish you have to worry about. I have no fucking clue what they speak. Here I thought if anyone could understand what they are saying it would be you. A Brit that comes into contact with many a Scotsman. I work with one, and I feel like an idiot asking him to repeat everything. Half the time I just kind of say yeah, without really understanding a word he says. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonlit Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Nah, when you get a Scotsman with a real thick accent it sounds like a string of random syllables unless you're from the same area as them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicatronTg Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Nah, when you get a Scotsman with a real thick accent it sounds like a string of random syllables unless you're from the same area as them. aka. Linksys customer support Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomeoneE1se Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 who the fuck calls linksys for support!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sc0rpi0 Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 I currently have an HP and it works great. Can't say so much about their service though. I bought mine a few years ago and all of a sudden, my screen begins to flicker [like its broken]. First, I assume that I in some way damaged it. Contrary to my beliefs, customer service said that my monitor model had been recalled last year and it was my fault for not checking earlier. But other than that little incident, HP is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MRGRIM Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 I thought about Dell, but every time I see one I think the designs are bland and uninspiring, or I dread having to talk to some Indian when (and I do mean when) it breaks down. 1. Bland design? It's a laptop, it's a tool, if you want a fasion symbol buy a Mac 2. Indian technical is ok... first few times it's annoying, but after dealing with hundreds of Dell computers you know what to say, lets be honest most of us here are from a technical background, I'm not going to hate on someone reading from a script in India but I know when a motherboard is fucked, I know when a disk is knackered - 90% of the time I lie to Dell just to get off the phone, am I really going to run a 3 hour diag? No, Just tell them you've already run it and it showed no disk problems etc etc 3. NBD Support from Dell wins hands down for me (especially when it comes to servers) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Mischif Posted March 6, 2008 Author Share Posted March 6, 2008 1. Bland design? It's a laptop, it's a tool, if you want a fasion symbol buy a Mac I know it's a tool, but I would still like it to not look like shit when I take it out of my bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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