Which Laptop Brand do you Prefer?

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Which Laptop Brand Do You Prefer?

  1. Dell

    26.7%
  2. HP/Compaq

    22.2%
  3. Sony Vaio

    13.3%
  4. Others

    37.8%
  1. #1
    If you are going to buy a New Laptop/Notebook then which brand would you prefer?
     
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  2. 8everything

    8everything Peon

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    I'm prefering macbooks right now (going to get one soon). DO NOT get toshiba.. they have heating problems (google it up ;) it's common..)
     
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    #3
    Apple is not very common here in India and moreover I Love Windows
     
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    gotta go with gateway...had mine for 5 years, still running strong...I have even dropped it and it keeps on going...
     
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    #5
    I havnt included other options as HP,Sony,Dell,Acer and some Indian Companies are the major players here.
     
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    Dell.

    I like their products, never have anything wrong with them but there prices are abit tite
     
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    #7
    MAcbook Pro can switch to vista ;)

    IT all depends on what you want in your computer. Mac's are great for graphics :)
     
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    #8
    I need good battery life and good performance and it must run smoothly for hours say 6-10 hours a day continuously...
     
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    Yeah, that's why I reccommended mac ;) since their battery life is so long! For most laptops I've found, their battery life is only 2 - 3 hours (average) :( They key is to get a fairy small and light laptop (better battery life that way)
     
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    MacBook Pro.

    Wyatt
     
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    MeetHere Prominent Member

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    ACER rocks for me here :)

    Anyway, Compaq also offers good service.
     
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    #12
    What is the battery life offered by MAC. I agree with NashTax. Now am thinking of Dell. I heard that they offer battery power of 2-3 hours on a 6 cell battery and if we use a 9 cell battery then i could give upto 6 hours. Dont know whether this is right. Somebody correct me.
     
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    #13
    I prefer Sony Vaio. Its perfect in performance and look.
     
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    But Sony Vaio is expensive....naa
     
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    I prefer Dell out of those choices. However, the Dell laptop I'm on right now is pretty old, and gets REALLY hot, even if you just use it to go on the web.
     
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    #16
    Exactly. Macbooks are cheap IMO (in price).

    Ok, the battery life is pretty decent lasting (the 6 hours) according to my friends. Of course after 3 years of use I would replace them :p Just note that laptop battery life are listed if you use EVERYTHING to the minimum... which is basically impossible :p
     
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    I have 2 HP laptops but i dream for a Sonmy Vaio
     
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    I would buy Samsung if I'll need laptop.
     
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    So far my Toshiba has been great!
     
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    #20
    I am using Lenovo & it works fine.
     
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