Thread: Next Computer-Laptop or Desktop?

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and make sure it's a Mac

Dell has some nice laptops if you're looking for a windows-based laptop. I've had nothing but bad experiences with HP's so I'd say clear of those.

If you were interested in a netbook, I'd recommend the Dell Mini 10v. (I hackintoshed it, but the windows os it came with seemed fine). I got mine for only $200 refurbished.

Originally Posted by nayagamj

laptop

and make sure it's a Mac

Dell has some nice laptops if you're looking for a windows-based laptop. I've had nothing but bad experiences with HP's so I'd say clear of those.

You sound like me a couple of years ago. Then I had a bad run of Dells (one of my own, and a couple of my friends who purchase on my recommendation.)

Last year I was looking for a Blu-ray laptop to replace my now broken Dell and the cheapest system that Dell was able to offer was about $700 more than a pre-built 19" HP that Costco had, a dv7. I have had it now for a year and absolute LOVE it, and I'm not lying is that I don't think I've had a single glitch (freeze/necessary restart/whatever) since I bought it, and that includes a full blown upgrade from Vista to Windows 7. I decided to get another secondary laptop, and went with an HP dv6 for under $600 which is my primary computer, and once again I am VERY pleased with the computer so far.

I did a lot of reading at CNET and it appears to me that Dell has fallen a little bit in their rankings across the board.

Yea, right now HP is putting out better desktops/laptops then Dell. I would suggest looking at dv6t series. Its a good middle of the road laptop.

Originally Posted by dgrycan

Last year I was looking for a Blu-ray laptop to replace my now broken Dell and the cheapest system that Dell was able to offer was about $700 more than a pre-built 19" HP that Costco had, a dv7. I have had it now for a year and absolute LOVE it, and I'm not lying is that I don't think I've had a single glitch (freeze/necessary restart/whatever) since I bought it, and that includes a full blown upgrade from Vista to Windows 7. I decided to get another secondary laptop, and went with an HP dv6 for under $600 which is my primary computer, and once again I am VERY pleased with the computer so far.

I have had my HP dv5 almost 4 years and it has been rock solid. It is getting to the point where I may want or need to get a new laptop. I won't count HP out but I have also heard to stay away from HP. I will probably make that decision when I finally decide to get a new laptop.

Thanks for all the feedback....Dgrycan-where did you find a DV6 for under $600? On the HP website is showing the base model for $750.

Check officedepot.com, they have them for $600 there. Search for dv6.

Originally Posted by Creeping Death

Check officedepot.com, they have them for $600 there. Search for dv6.

Gracias. Quik question...

In laymans terms and not counting the potential bluray aspects-what makes the DV6 better then the Dell I posted?

My biggest hurdle with using a laptop has always been the keyboard*. How anyone gets used to it is beyond me.


*Moving the cursor w/ that thumb-pad is out of the question ... I'd always keep a little mouse off to the side.

Originally Posted by Hipcheck

Thanks for all the feedback....Dgrycan-where did you find a DV6 for under $600? On the HP website is showing the base model for $750.

I picked it up at Best Buy on a customer appreciation weekend, so that might have dropped the price 10%. I think my final bill after tax was $620 or something like that. The exact model is dv6-1352dx. That's one crazy thing about HP - they have a seemingly infinite amount of model numbers out there with different specs. Dell, on the other hands, keeps their model numbers the same and just allows you to customize it yourself.