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Re: Recommend a non-Mac laptop?

  • I've had great luck with my HP.  I've had it for 6 years and it's running like a champ.  We cashed in the warranty on it to have it basically refurbished 2 years ago, and it was totally worth the extra money spent.  I can't recommend the model because it's older, but HP is my go-to computer brand.  Everyone I know that's had a Dell has problems with it.  We have them for work too, and they're junk.  I know a lot of people with the Sony Vaio (sp?) and they all really like it, but they can be pricey. 
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  • I have had a Dell Inspirion for 2  years and have never had a problem with it. I like it.
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  • imageTheWop:
    I've had great luck with my HP.  I've had it for 6 years and it's running like a champ.  We cashed in the warranty on it to have it basically refurbished 2 years ago, and it was totally worth the extra money spent.  I can't recommend the model because it's older, but HP is my go-to computer brand.  Everyone I know that's had a Dell has problems with it.  We have them for work too, and they're junk.  I know a lot of people with the Sony Vaio (sp?) and they all really like it, but they can be pricey. 

    My last laptop was an HP.  The motherboard went out 2 years ago, and I had it replaced with the warranty (it was only a year old at the time.)  It has since bluescreened on me.  :(

    So, I don't really want an HP given that track record, though I was happy with it when it was working.  Maybe I'll give them another try. 

    I refuse to buy Dell.

    Maybe a Sony Vaio is the way to go.  Unless by pricey you mean the same cost as a Mac.  Hmmm...

  • imageDesmond&MollyJones:

    imageTheWop:
    I've had great luck with my HP.  I've had it for 6 years and it's running like a champ.  We cashed in the warranty on it to have it basically refurbished 2 years ago, and it was totally worth the extra money spent.  I can't recommend the model because it's older, but HP is my go-to computer brand.  Everyone I know that's had a Dell has problems with it.  We have them for work too, and they're junk.  I know a lot of people with the Sony Vaio (sp?) and they all really like it, but they can be pricey. 

    My last laptop was an HP.  The motherboard went out 2 years ago, and I had it replaced with the warranty (it was only a year old at the time.)  It has since bluescreened on me.  :(

    So, I don't really want an HP given that track record, though I was happy with it when it was working.  Maybe I'll give them another try. 

    I refuse to buy Dell.

    Maybe a Sony Vaio is the way to go.  Unless by pricey you mean the same cost as a Mac.  Hmmm...

    I don't know how much Macs cost.  I'm anti-Apple. 

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  • NOT a Dell. 

    I want a Mac soooo bad. 

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  • I know a few people that have been happy with HP's that they have bought. Is there something specific that you want to do on the machine?
  • The H buys all Dell for work. He refuses to get HP. I think computers are like everything else: everyone has had some type of negative experience with different brands. 

    The H got me a Lenovo ThinkPad for Christmas. I like to play games and it's a gaming machine. I'm really happy with it so far!

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  • imageDeeder522:
    I know a few people that have been happy with HP's that they have bought. Is there something specific that you want to do on the machine?

    Yes, it would be for school (e-books, writing papers, etc), internet browsing/shopping, and photo uploading/minor editing.

    That's it.

    I have a budget of about $800.

  • imageLVila:

    The H buys all Dell for work. He refuses to get HP. I think computers are like everything else: everyone has had some type of negative experience with different brands. 

    The H got me a Lenovo ThinkPad for Christmas. I like to play games and it's a gaming machine. I'm really happy with it so far!

    My workplace only buys Dell too. 

    My issue with Dell is not the computer, it's the customer service.  Since your H, and my work, have IT teams, I can see why CS is not an issue.  But if I have a problem with a computer and need help, I want somewhere to go to get it.  I don't have that with Dell.

  • imageDesmond&MollyJones:

    imageDeeder522:
    I know a few people that have been happy with HP's that they have bought. Is there something specific that you want to do on the machine?

    Yes, it would be for school (e-books, writing papers, etc), internet browsing/shopping, and photo uploading/minor editing.

    That's it.

    I have a budget of about $800.

    This is exactly what I've always used my 'puter for.  Nothing fancy.  Smile

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  • imageLVila:

     I think computers are like everything else: everyone has had some type of negative experience with different brands. 

    True, true. 

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