Pammi 0 #1 April 20, 2004 I've been asked to do some research into a 'good reliable laptop' for our office. Right now we have a POS Hewlett Packard they bought a couple years ago that the motherboard has already went out of and it freezes up on them constantly. It looks like the Dell 9100 has good reviews. I know it will make a difference what it's used for, but I don't know specifics yet of what they'll want. Right now they only use the HP one sporadically when there are meetings or depositions out-of-town to work on documents, print them and get on the internet some. So nothing too intensive (so maybe the 9100 is too much for that.) Any thoughts from the more hardware knowledgable computer geeks out there? Pammi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #2 April 20, 2004 Dell laptops, are, in my very limited opinon, pieces of complete crap.Keyboards fall apart like crazy, screen problems, heavy, flimsy... shall I go on? I've had a bout 3 dells and 2 IBMs and I spend quite a bit of time on the road and in planes and by far, IBMs are much sturdier machines.Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #3 April 20, 2004 I agree. IBM laptops are built tough. They're a bit heavier, but they're beefy and can take more abuse, which is what they'll get as they're schlepped around. It happens. mh ."The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BETO74 0 #4 April 20, 2004 I just got a powerbook from Apple and I love it you could get the lower end and still get video editing capabilities is a fun plus over the other ones, I was worry about compatability issues but now they solve most of the problems I think they are a lot better for presentations too, just my two ctshttp://web.mac.com/ac057a/iWeb/AC057A/H0M3.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DShiznit 0 #5 April 20, 2004 I worked at dell for over 4 yrs. Buy Toshiba. :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckbrown 0 #6 April 20, 2004 Go for one that will withstand the rigors of life on the road. You will drop a laptop, count on it. I've always had Toshibas and swear by them. Built like tanks (or at least they were). IBMs are another good model. Try to find one with a pointing stick though. The touch pads can get tempermental after a while. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 3 #7 April 20, 2004 Im the forth vote for IBM...thinkpad series....we had them at the last place I worked, and they take a beating and work well. I was the third level support geek for them, and well....we had excellent reliabilty out of them. Now having that said, they are not cheep, but you get what you pay for... add...that I have a toshiba at home that rocks, but that was because i couldnt afford the t40 i wanted She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pleifer 0 #8 April 20, 2004 funny I do my reasearch on everything at dz.com too want a smaller canopy..... dz.com want a new car.... dz.com which gun to buy.... dz.com the hip new religion dz.com with that said.... I bought my first laptop... a dell cheapo model 1100 but it does everything I want it to.... I just wish I spent the extra to get a p-4.... only regret... they do weigh alittle more than there counterpart... but laptops like phones i like the weight... light makes me think I am going to break it.... that's all i got _________________________________________ The Angel of Duh has spoke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pammi 0 #9 April 20, 2004 Well, I was leaning towards IBM when I read this thread...I'm wondering now about all the issues they seem to be having? Notebook Reviews Pammi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glipazide 0 #10 April 20, 2004 Alienware! Cost alot, but well worth it.. just get the cheapest Video card, because these are built for gaming.. Gaming PC's can handle any program with ease.http://sexygirlabs.com/url] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DShiznit 0 #11 April 20, 2004 EVERY manufacturer out there has had issues. IMO, it's not what issues the piece of hardware is going to have, it's how the problem will be rectified. All hardware will have issues at one point. Again, my vote is for Toshiba. and if you want to dig up issues, Dell had a major notebook battery problem in 01 - batteries were getting hot and catching on fire. CPQ later issued a release with the same problem. HP had faulty LCD's in 2000. Gateway had bad memory at one point. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pammi 0 #12 April 20, 2004 Very true...you'll have negative opinions and issues with ANY product. Good point. Pammi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmoore21184 0 #13 April 20, 2004 I have had a IBM labtop for almost 2 years and it has been on almost constantly since then. Works great and travels great. Just my 2 cents. B Moore 'Turbulence is a bitch' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cudlo 0 #14 April 20, 2004 QuoteI just got a powerbook from Apple and I love it you could get the lower end and still get video editing capabilities is a fun plus over the other ones, I was worry about compatability issues but now they solve most of the problems I think they are a lot better for presentations too, just my two cts My view follows: http://members.cox.net/clyqz/macs.html_________________________________________ "People demand freedom of speech to make up for the freedom of thought which they avoid." - Kierkegaard Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clownburner 0 #15 April 20, 2004 I'll repeat what's been said. Dell's quality has gone way down and their customer service sucks big time. A few years ago, I'd have recommended them, but no longer. You wouldn't believe the problems we've had with the few we bought here before we learned our lesson. Personally, I think Apple makes the best laptop hardware out there today and they're very price-competitive (at least on the laptops). If you _must_ have a PC, my vote would probably be IBM or a Panasonic Toughbook. Toshiba is OK but they've always had poor battery life, in my experience (it's been a few years since I had one though). Last time I had to make this call, I ended up with a Powerbook and I'll never go back. 7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pammi 0 #16 April 20, 2004 I've never used a Mac, but that was SO funny! QuotePersonally, I think Apple makes the best laptop hardware out there today and they're very price-competitive (at least on the laptops). Yeah, it'll have to be a PC because no one at my work can even send an email without screaming for help so there's NO WAY they could learn (or I'd try to teach them) a new system! Trust me, these people frighten me. I had to drive to work (a 40 minute commute) last Saturday because my boss couldn't figure out how to copy a document to a floppy disc, even when I tried to walk her through it! Pammi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeemax 0 #17 April 20, 2004 another vote for Mac. I LOVE my ibook. To be honest i would say Macs were a lot easier to use than PC's, so it might actually be a better idea if they're not computer savvy Phoenix Fly - High performance wingsuits for skydiving and BASE Performance Designs - Simply brilliant canopies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdgregory 0 #18 April 20, 2004 I just bought a new laptop. Acer has a wonderful tablet PC/Laptop. http://www.acer.com/APP/AKC/INTERNET/AACPubli.nsf/allDocs/RWP0B47DA51C082127C88256DB900697D15?OpenDocument#model Try this one. 2 free screen replacements per year for 3 years. Full 3 year service plan. I love this thing. Use it as a tablet or a pc. Type or Write. You choose. 8.5 hour battery life. Worth every penny I sepnt on it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeemax 0 #19 April 20, 2004 to me that says the screen break Phoenix Fly - High performance wingsuits for skydiving and BASE Performance Designs - Simply brilliant canopies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdgregory 0 #20 April 20, 2004 What do you know? You don't speak proper English. Actually, for your information, it is protection from dropping it off a car, from an airplane, writing too hard, scratching the screen with your watch band while writing, lean against it with your arm too hard, bang it into the door as carry your computer bag around, etc. And in case you go to flip and twist it and it does, somehow break . You skeptic. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beowulf 1 #21 April 20, 2004 I have an IBM A31 that I have used constantly 5 days a week for the last 2 years and have had only one problem with the video card. Since then my company has been bought out and now only buy Dell. Dell sucks! Their laptops are flimsy and I have had call them numerous times for warranty work on their laptops. At least their servers are not that bad. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdgregory 0 #22 April 20, 2004 I have to admit, I bought a Dell two years ago and it has never been that great. Not bad, but not great. And now I have to keep the speaker shut off or I get what sounds like alien static coming from my speakers? And the warranty is up so I would have to pay for it and since I hate the damn thing anyway and my wife loves it I decided to buy the Acer for myself. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mfrese 0 #23 April 20, 2004 Read most of the other replies, and here's one more vote for IBM. I've had a T40 through work for the last year, and it's one hardy little machine. The only recommendation I would add is to get a USB mouse to go with it, much easier on your wrists and fingers than trying to use the button.Doctor I ain't gonna die, Just write me an alibi! ---- Lemmy/Slash Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #24 April 20, 2004 I vote for Toshiba or IBM. Don't go Dell, Gateway, Compaq, or HP. Buy the extended waranty. _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdgregory 0 #25 April 20, 2004 QuoteI vote for Toshiba or IBM You mean this was a vote? I still say, check out the Acer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
