Posted by MD_notary on 10/1/05 6:52pm
Msg #68325

Planning to buy a laptop

I did a search and came up with nothing. How many on this forum possess one?. Can somebody recommend a good and affordable laptop ? Thanks in advance .

Reply by Cris_AR on 10/1/05 7:14pm
Msg #68326

I have been pleased with Compaq laptops.

Reply by CW_PA on 10/1/05 7:47pm
Msg #68329

I bought a Toshiba last year. Works great.

Reply by Nd_WA on 10/1/05 7:54pm
Msg #68330

Depends on how much you want to spend, I can give you a whole list of what's out there.

Reply by John_NorCal on 10/1/05 8:10pm
Msg #68335

Do a google search on lap tops. You can get ratings on lap tops and come up with a good choice. I bought a Dell 6000. I'm happy with it.

Reply by Martha Gall on 10/1/05 9:38pm
Msg #68341

Love my Dell too

Reply by Renee Kovacs on 10/2/05 4:45am
Msg #68350

I'm also shopping for a new laptop - last Compaq just died at age 7, one prior to it was Compaq, also lasted 7 years BUT in/out numerous times for repairs. This time, I'm going for something else - twice when I sent it for repairs it took 6 weeks to make it back home!

I'm looking into Sony and Toshiba - recommended by the person who handles laptop purchases for state employees, and I figure that's a LOT of laptops. Said they were best for not needing repairs. Of course, these aren't on the cheap side, as I'm finding.

Let me know what YOU find out! I've also found some sweet discounts from CompUSA (I like to buy hardware locally, in case it does need repair) when you establish a business account.

Reply by Mitch_MD on 10/2/05 12:52pm
Msg #68363

I have a lot of experience in this arena, having made laptop and desktop recommendations to a Fortune 200 company for almost a decade.

Go with a Dell Latitude D610 or D510, or a ThinkPad R Series or T Series, making sure you purchase the on-site servicing, and you won't be disappointed. Most laptop and desktop hardware is considered a commodity these days, so the servicing and warranty agreements are the real selling points.

Reply by Bob_Chicago on 10/2/05 1:00pm
Msg #68366

Suggestion

Get a lap top with a wireless internet connection
Can be arranged through your cell phone service
I am sure that there are other ways to do it
You would be amazed how convenient it is to be able to access your e-mail or go on line from just about anywhere.
Also might suggest that you call Computer Discount Warehouse 800-800-4239
Very knowledeable sales people and great customer service , right here in the good old USofA( not routed to Bombay)
You will pay a shade more than SAMS or e-bay, but the service more than compensates.

Reply by Cris_AR on 10/2/05 1:17pm
Msg #68368

Re: Suggestion


Also might suggest that you call Computer Discount Warehouse 800-800-4239
Very knowledeable sales people and great customer service , right here in the good old USofA( not routed to Bombay)
You will pay a shade more than SAMS or e-bay, but the service more than compensates.


Now that is a very good idea.