Best Laptops?

[bunzee]

My lappy seems to be dying a slow, painful death here :dapprove:

What should I replace it with? I have a Dell atm but I like the better screens you can get now, don't know if the new Dell's come with them but have seen them on Vaio's and Compaqs.

Min Spec

Mobile Processor 1.73Ghz
512Mb Ram (would like 1Gb really)
80Gb HDD
Nice 15" Screen

 

[172 Dave]

VAIO sony - mint

 

[Dink]

have a look here

i don't normally buy stuff off e-bay but i got a inspirion 9400 and it was top notch (for the 5 days i had it)

 

[MrMark]

i got a dual core insipiron 6400 from dell. 1gb ram 80gb hd.

best laptop ive ever had.

 

[Rob182]

HP is ok i got a zd8490ea very very good, its more is a desktop replacement tho

 

[Daz]

I love my new Macbook Pro.

2Ghz Dual Core
1GB RAM
100GB 7200rpm HDD

Awesome!

http://www.apple.com/uk/macbookpro/


By far the best laptop I've used EVER.. EVER.. and I've used loads

 

[Ja5on]

Dell

 

[BenWall]

Im selling my sony VAIO check the 'other; sales on this forum.

 

[NySwitch]

Rock do some great laptops, worth checking out if your into gaming as well.

 

[BenWall]

Im selling my sony VAIO check the 'other; sales on this forum.

sorry, didnt see the pm

 

[ollie]

I love my new Macbook Pro.

2Ghz Dual Core
1GB RAM
100GB 7200rpm HDD

Awesome!

http://www.apple.com/uk/macbookpro/


By far the best laptop I've used EVER.. EVER.. and I've used loads

that looks mint

 

[Darren S]

Bunzee - you haven't said what you really what it for, m8? I agree with NySwitch - Rock laptops are great - slightly pricey, but they've got a decent spec. Only used a Dell laptop once and that was a good few years ago, so I can't really judge on them these days.

We use a mixture of Toshiba and HP laptops at work - in fact this laptop I'm typing on now is a HP as well. No frills and they get the job done. Again, what is it you're after though?

Personal experience of Sony Vaios would put them way, way down the bottom of my list. Genuinely shocking after-sales service - usually from an irritating French-person. If the MD didn't use one himself on a daily basis, I'd find it a convenient open window to balance from....

D.

 

[18ME]

I maybe selling my 17" widescreen Sony Vaio VGN A317S as I've hardly used it due to buying a cheaper 15" Vaio through the business. I used it as a 17" TV when I first bought it at the beginning of the year. Its a shame as its a high end laptop and a bit pricey as just a TV.
Not really that practical if you want to carry it everywhere as its a bit of a beast, although Sony do offer a case for it. If its more portability that you need but with a good screen then the one I use for work is adequate (for me its fine anyway:approve: ) Sony Vaio VGN-FS415B.

Heres the specs http://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/Sony-Vaio-A317S-VGN-A317S/version.asp

 

[bunzee]

Bunzee - you haven't said what you really what it for, m8? I agree with NySwitch - Rock laptops are great - slightly pricey, but they've got a decent spec. Only used a Dell laptop once and that was a good few years ago, so I can't really judge on them these days.

We use a mixture of Toshiba and HP laptops at work - in fact this laptop I'm typing on now is a HP as well. No frills and they get the job done. Again, what is it you're after though?

Personal experience of Sony Vaios would put them way, way down the bottom of my list. Genuinely shocking after-sales service - usually from an irritating French-person. If the MD didn't use one himself on a daily basis, I'd find it a convenient open window to balance from....

D.

Sorry didn't think to put what I use it for! I don't really use my current one for much, surfing the net, storing and editing photos, watching DVDs, a few low end games, MS office, nothing particularly taxing.

I don't know what to think of the Vaio's, I like the look of them and being a girl that's always good

 

[Martin_172]

in general its good advice to AVOID dell desktops, but their laptops and monitors on the other hand are brilliant.

ive been told to stay away from the budget dell laptops, anything from say £700-£800+ is ok (Was told this a while back so maby cheaper than £700-£800 now but that was what i was told at the time)

 

[MrMark]

my dell cost me 1100 in total. well worth it. out performs everything i have ever had even my desktop, which is packard bell

 

[BenWall]

VAIOs are mint in fairness, the screens are the best with the x-black, and a decent spec, mine would be more than enough for what your going to need it for bunzee. I do all the things that you do and I also play games such as Half Life 2 and counter strike source, which are demanding games, and the vaio runs them with ease.

 

[Clart]

I've got a Dell D810. Very quick and very sturdy. Not the lightest thing in the world but its pretty much bullet proof.

 

[Rasclart]

I love my new Macbook Pro.

2Ghz Dual Core
1GB RAM
100GB 7200rpm HDD

Awesome!

http://www.apple.com/uk/macbookpro/


By far the best laptop I've used EVER.. EVER.. and I've used loads

HIGH FIVE

I only have a lowly Macbook not a pro but they are awesome!

 

[rmccardal]

I've had problems with both Dell and Sony laptops (3 of each)

Currently have an HP Compaq nx 8220 and it has been great. Build quality is much better than the others I have had. The only thing I miss is the onyx screen.

 

[Saner]

Dell's prices are good but if you want any upgrades or customer service, prepare to pay far far over the odds

 

[Daz]

Dell laptops are good, yes.

If I didn't buy this MBP, I'd have bought the Sony Vaio SZ (Carbon Fibre) one..