Laptop suggestions Options

[Spectatrix]

So, I'm thinking about getting a laptop (finally). I've toyed around with the idea of just buying a cheapo laptop from one of my friends that have more than they know what to do with, but I'm thinking now that I actually want a decent one. What I'm not sure on is whether I want to get a mid-level laptop and still majorly upgrade my desktop in a few months or whether I should switch to using a laptop as my primary computer and thus spring for a higher end model.

So I guess my question is two-fold... 1) If you have both a personal laptop and desktop, which do you use as your primary comp and why? 2) What do y'all suggest as far as makes/models are concerned?

[pebkac]

1. I use my desktop and laptop equally.

2. I would recommend an apple. You can run windows on them if you need to. And if you really want to nerd it up you can. It doesn't require as much hacking as linux, but if you want to get into the meat of the computer and use bash or edit kernel extensions, you can. And lastly, it doesn't run Vista.

If you don't want a mac, I would recommend a Toshiba. They're not too expensive and have big ugly cases that can take a decent amount of damage (compared to an HP that's made out of flimsy plastic).

Lastly, sony vaios really aren't bad computers at all. They are a bit overpriced, but they're pretty decent machines.

But then again, asking people what brand of computer is best is a bit like asking whether a Ford is better than a GM. Everyone has their own preference. My advice would be to get a computer you can look at and try out before you buy it and determine on your own what's best for you.

One other piece of advice: focus on the processor and the graphics card (if you do a lot of gaming). Things like RAM and the hard drive can be upgraded at a later point in time. The proc and the graphics card are pretty much going to be things you're stuck with though.

This post has been edited by pebkac: Sep 6 2007, 12:33 PM

[Spectatrix]

And lastly, it doesn't run Vista.

This is actually a compelling argument. I don't particularly want Vista, yet it looks like that's what I'd be stuck with if I got a new Windows laptop.