Poll: Pick my new laptop

[johnjohn320]

Self-explanatory. Whaddya think? I'm pretty much just looking for a good laptop to get some work done on, use internet, watch movies, music, etc. Nothing too fancy.

HP

Compaq

Toshiba

 

[Shawn]

MSI Wind

 

[Mermaidman]

This.

2-year warranty and awesome video card!

 

[TheVrolok]

Originally posted by: Mermaidman
This.

2-year warranty and awesome video card!

Nice.

 

[JJChicken]

Originally posted by: johnjohn320
Self-explanatory. Whaddya think? I'm pretty much just looking for a good laptop to get some work done on, use internet, watch movies, music, etc. Nothing too fancy.

HP

Compaq

Toshiba

get a dell

 

[TwiceOver]

Depends, are you carrying this around? If so all the ones you listed are ~7lb and ~1 3/4" thick. That's a pretty fat "laptop". Do you need all of that power? If not then grab a netbook and call it a day.

 

[Zim Hosein]

Originally posted by: Barack Obama

Originally posted by: johnjohn320
Self-explanatory. Whaddya think? I'm pretty much just looking for a good laptop to get some work done on, use internet, watch movies, music, etc. Nothing too fancy.

HP

Compaq

Toshiba

get a dell

Forget Dell, this is perfect for johnjohn320!

 

[Mr Pickles]

Mac

 

[preslove]

I picked the Toshiba because I would NEVER consider buying a refurbed laptop from Tiger Direct. Only buy certified refurbs from the actual manufacturer, like Dell or Apple. There's no telling who refurbed those TD laptops, & considering TD's reputation, I would assume that they suck.

 

[Rock Hydra]

Originally posted by: Mermaidman
This.

2-year warranty and awesome video card!

OP: Yeah, I would say this^ if you are into moderate gaming. But of the ones you listed, I'd say the HP.

Oh yeah, good find Mermaidman.

 

[Shawn]

I voted the HP.

 

[tyler811]

Here is one

 

[HottSnow]

I say neither... all three of your choices are an awful idea

 

[HottSnow]

Originally posted by: Mr Pickles
Mac

I agree

 

[pmoa]

Originally posted by: HottSnow

Originally posted by: Mr Pickles
Mac

I agree

FTW

 

[Schadenfroh]

Considering that my Toshiba notebook is out on its third RMA, I would suggest against them.

But, since all of them are mostly made by the same three or so Taiwanese OEMs, get the best specifications for the best price with the best warranty and ignore the brand.

 

[Shawn]

Originally posted by: pmoa

Originally posted by: HottSnow

Originally posted by: Mr Pickles
Mac

I agree

FTW

Or he could get a MSI Wind for $350 from Best Buy and install OS X on it and save a fortune.

 

[ballmode]

Studio 15 from dell

 

[Capt Caveman]

Originally posted by: preslove
I picked the Toshiba because I would NEVER consider buying a refurbed laptop from Tiger Direct. Only buy certified refurbs from the actual manufacturer, like Dell or Apple. There's no telling who refurbed those TD laptops, & considering TD's reputation, I would assume that they suck.

This. Though I'm not a fan of that Toshiba.

 

[JohnCU]

thinkpad?

 

[LordMorpheus]

I stand by Lenovo. They usually have some good deals this time of year, too.

 

[wetcat007]

No Dell or Lenovo? They are both far better than HP/Compaq or Toshiba if you ask me...

Oh yeah, why do you want a 17" laptop? Do you plan on bringing it anywhere with you?

 

[IHateMyJob2004]

17" screen is pretty good for a laptop.

 

[johnjohn320]

Originally posted by: TwiceOver
Depends, are you carrying this around? If so all the ones you listed are ~7lb and ~1 3/4" thick. That's a pretty fat "laptop". Do you need all of that power? If not then grab a netbook and call it a day.

I don't do much work "on the go", so I'm not worried about lugging it around with me all day. It will spend 90% of it's life right here on my desk at home. I like to have a laptop as opposed to a desktop, so that when I do travel for extended periods, I can bring it along. I went for the 17" cause I don't have TV, so this is how I watch movies/shows.

 

[l0cke]

Originally posted by: LordMorpheus
I stand by Lenovo. They usually have some good deals this time of year, too.

Lenovo is often overlooked when buying laptops, but they really have some of the best around.