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Toke

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I'm in need of a new laptop. I don't have a ton of money, so I'm not looking for top of the line models. I own a Dell, but through experience and word of mouth, I don't want a Dell. I'm told they don't last very long. I'm not looking for something that will never break down, but I want something that will structurally last longer (Dell's are known to overheat).

Any suggestions on something reliable??
No sales pitches, just suggestions from actual users.
 
This should be posted in the Tech Forum.
You would get better results there....;)
 
WoodPeckr said:
This should be posted in the Tech Forum.
You would get better results there....;)
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Will do....
Thanks.
 
Toke said:
I'm in need of a new laptop. I don't have a ton of money, so I'm not looking for top of the line models. I own a Dell, but through experience and word of mouth, I don't want a Dell. I'm told they don't last very long. I'm not looking for something that will never break down, but I want something that will structurally last longer (Dell's are known to overheat).

Any suggestions on something reliable??
No sales pitches, just suggestions from actual users.
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I've been using my Toshiba laptop for over 5 years now, and never had a problem with it. It's never broken down before; I love it!
 
Pretty much all the ones you buy at Futureshop, BestBuy etc, are frail pieces of crap. IBM Thinkpads (T series) are built the toughest out of all the ones I've used, but they are certainly not cheap. These are meant for business people who abuse them because don't have to pay for their own equipment, so they are very rugged in design.

Compaq, HP, Dell, Acer have all failed. My friends/family have these and they've all broken. Asus is ok, but they are pricey. No experience with Toshiba.

Dell quality has dropped dramatically. I have a desktop and while it's fast, the case, etc are flimsy.
 
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To OP.

If you're lucky, you'd get more than 3 years of un interrupted hardware mileage out of your new machine. Do expect them laptops to breakdown.

So I'll just say, know your budget and what you are going to use the puter for, then play around with those units within your range at big box stores and choose. If not Dell, the other brand names mentioned are all OK. Gateway, Toshiba...etc.

Currenly I still have laptops ( not netbooks ) from Apple and Compaq. My Macbook is still functioning, Compaq after 3 years of usage finally crapped on me earlier this year - haven't fixed it yet as a couple netbooks have taken it's place.

- and back up your data -
 
Lenovo is rated pretty good.
Asus looks like it is made well but don't know how it holds up.
I have an almost 2 yr old Toshiba that runs great so far, knock on wood.
 
Couldn't resist

Compromised said:
MacBook, and a laptop is the only time I will suggest the extended warranty.
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LOL!
He says he doesn't have a ton of money!....:D
 
In the last 9 years I've had a Toshiba , then an IBM Thinkpad, then a Dell and then 2 HP notebooks.

All still work fine...the Toshiba and the IBM could use a fresh battery. I do admit to slamming my fist into the Toshiba once...but only lost a few sectors on the HD.

So I guess it is all how you treat them...or I have been lucky to avoid the bad factory runs.
 
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