What's a good laptop brand? - Page 2

bazookajoe · 10-15-2011, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by T.G

The way I read slim's post is that he's providing some reasons to not buy Apple notebooks.

No different than pasting an article or report about any other brand really.

I'm sure the op knows how to research the pros and cons of pc and mac laptops online. I'd guess the intent of the thread was to get some feedback from members from their actual experience.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Totemic

The blog touched on four points, irrespective of whether it's valid or not...

Again, this information is freely available online.

slimboli was merely quoting some irrelevant opinion rather than giving a personal recommendation from actual experience—a fairly common occurrence whenever an apple product is mentioned but still tiresome imo...

bobarian · 10-15-2011, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by bazookajoe

I'm sure the op knows how to research the pros and cons of pc and mac laptops online. I'd guess the intent of the thread was to get some feedback from members from their actual experience.

The OP asked for suggestions, I see nothing about requesting those suggestions be based solely upon personal experience.

Again, this information is freely available online.

slimboli was merely quoting some irrelevant opinion rather than giving a personal recommendation from actual experience—a fairly common occurrence whenever an apple product is mentioned but still tiresome imo...

How is slimboli's opinion any more irrelevant than your contributions to this thread?

As totemic summarized the choice comes down to a few basic things.

1. cost.
2. productivity.
3. standards.
4. product longevity.

What if the OP wants to play games? Perhaps the new Elder Scrolls? A Mac would make a nice paperweight in this case.

pnoon · 10-15-2011, 04:05 PM

Bob-I tend to agree with David. At least with respect to slimboli's post. Shall we post every laptop review we can find from cnet and the like? I read that post, too, as an opportunity to bash Apple. Unless stated otherwise, I think when opinions are solicited, there is an implied request from personal experience. Posts like slimboli's are no more valuable than when a person asks about a particular cigar and someone replies, "I've never had one but I hear they are good."
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shilala · 10-15-2011, 04:13 PM

I just keep buying Dell stuff at delloutlet.com. You can't beat the prices on refurbs and scratch and dents and they're as good a machine as any.
The only reason I'd suggest away from an Apple is the learning curve of a new OS and that they are INCREDIBLY overpriced. I bought one for my daughter last Fall cause she wanted to get some grind time on OSX and I was not at all impressed with the build quality of the machine compared to it's ridiculous price.
I'm a big-time Apple fanboi, so it pains me about their laptops.

I just bout Lisa a Dell Mini at delloutlet last month and she loves it. She hauls it around in her purse for work. I paid right around $250 for it. She bluetooths it up to her iphone hotspot and can work anywhere. I think it's as cool a little machine as they come.
If you loved your mini, go get a new one. I'd suggest purple. Or you can get a macbook air for 5 times the price in white.

shilala · 10-15-2011, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by bobarian

What if the OP wants to play games? Perhaps the new Elder Scrolls? A Mac would make a nice paperweight in this case.

I doubt he was doing a whole lot of fragging on a Dell Mini, Bob.

T.G · 10-15-2011, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bazookajoe

I'm sure the op knows how to research the pros and cons of pc and mac laptops online. I'd guess the intent of the thread was to get some feedback from members from their actual experience.

Again, this information is freely available online.

slimboli was merely quoting some irrelevant opinion rather than giving a personal recommendation from actual experience—a fairly common occurrence whenever an apple product is mentioned but still tiresome imo...

There is another possibility, and that is that maybe Slim happens to share those same opinions and experiences and quoted the passage for personal reasons rather than writing them out in his own words.

Granted, if such is the situation, then it really should have been prefaced with an explanation of why it was pasted.

10-15-2011, 04:48 PM

I've never heard of the mac brand of laptop

Is Mac a new computer manufacturer?

Cost wise, ASUS makes a very competitive machine at a reasonable price.

Laptops are a dying technology anyway, so the pc/apple debate is kind of moot anyway.

10-15-2011, 07:34 PM

Thank you very much everyone! I had my Dell for 3 years. Of course, I could just read reviews but as we know, sites can just give us paid reviews that is why I really have to ask for opinions based on first-hand experiences. Lenovo is IBM. I have trusted the brand for years but the batteries are not so good.

Perhaps I'll get a Mac. But does it heat up much?

shilala · 10-15-2011, 10:13 PM

No more than anything else.

mosesbotbol · 10-16-2011, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by BnBTobacco

Lenovo is IBM. I have trusted the brand for years but the batteries are not so good. Perhaps I'll get a Mac. But does it heat up much?

You are wrong on that one. Lenovo batteries and ThinkPads (X & T series) are among the coolest batteries and operating temperatures for laptops in the industry. Battery life is as good as anyone manufacturer you can name. I use several different ThinkPad models a year and they are all very quiet and like "ice".

Apple does a nice job with quiet and cool laptops, but that comes at price tag and it's still a Mac. Dollar for dollar, Mac will never beat out Lenovo for desktop replacment laptops.

10-16-2011, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

You are wrong on that one. Lenovo batteries and ThinkPads (X & T series) are among the coolest batteries and operating temperatures for laptops in the industry. Battery life is as good as anyone manufacturer you can name. I use several different ThinkPad models a year and they are all very quiet and like "ice".

Apple does a nice job with quiet and cool laptops, but that comes at price tag and it's still a Mac. Dollar for dollar, Mac will never beat out Lenovo for desktop replacment laptops.

I agree with you. My first laptop was an IBM though. I really wanted one not until my sister's battery didn't work. She had hers for over a year. My mind changed then or probably her case was rare.

mosesbotbol · 10-16-2011, 08:16 PM

There was a time about 6-7 years ago when a few brands were having major issues with batteries overheating and IBM was one of several. Could you be thinking of back then?

I am amazed how quiet and cool my X220 and Elys' T420i are.

10-17-2011, 01:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

There was a time about 6-7 years ago when a few brands were having major issues with batteries overheating and IBM was one of several. Could you be thinking of back then?

I am amazed how quiet and cool my X220 and Elys' T420i are.

That happened only this year. I will be purchasing today and see how it goes.

hammondc · 10-17-2011, 09:15 AM

+1 for a Macbook. Mine is 5 years old this year. Going strong with never a single problem. They are spendy, but worth it IMHO.

10-20-2011, 10:32 PM

Thanks for the guidance guys! Here's what I got the 2 days ago.

10-21-2011, 03:41 AM

10-15-2011, 04:05 PM	#23
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: What's a good laptop brand? Bob-I tend to agree with David. At least with respect to slimboli's post. Shall we post every laptop review we can find from cnet and the like? I read that post, too, as an opportunity to bash Apple. Unless stated otherwise, I think when opinions are solicited, there is an implied request from personal experience. Posts like slimboli's are no more valuable than when a person asks about a particular cigar and someone replies, "I've never had one but I hear they are good." My and worth as much. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

10-15-2011, 04:13 PM	#24
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: What's a good laptop brand? I just keep buying Dell stuff at delloutlet.com. You can't beat the prices on refurbs and scratch and dents and they're as good a machine as any. The only reason I'd suggest away from an Apple is the learning curve of a new OS and that they are INCREDIBLY overpriced. I bought one for my daughter last Fall cause she wanted to get some grind time on OSX and I was not at all impressed with the build quality of the machine compared to it's ridiculous price. I'm a big-time Apple fanboi, so it pains me about their laptops. I just bout Lisa a Dell Mini at delloutlet last month and she loves it. She hauls it around in her purse for work. I paid right around $250 for it. She bluetooths it up to her iphone hotspot and can work anywhere. I think it's as cool a little machine as they come. If you loved your mini, go get a new one. I'd suggest purple. Or you can get a macbook air for 5 times the price in white. __________________

10-15-2011, 04:48 PM	#27
Resipsa Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What's a good laptop brand? I've never heard of the mac brand of laptop Is Mac a new computer manufacturer? Cost wise, ASUS makes a very competitive machine at a reasonable price. Laptops are a dying technology anyway, so the pc/apple debate is kind of moot anyway.

10-15-2011, 07:34 PM	#28
BnBTobacco Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What's a good laptop brand? Thank you very much everyone! I had my Dell for 3 years. Of course, I could just read reviews but as we know, sites can just give us paid reviews that is why I really have to ask for opinions based on first-hand experiences. Lenovo is IBM. I have trusted the brand for years but the batteries are not so good. Perhaps I'll get a Mac. But does it heat up much?

10-15-2011, 10:13 PM	#29
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: What's a good laptop brand? No more than anything else. __________________

10-16-2011, 08:16 PM	#32
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10-17-2011, 09:15 AM	#34
hammondc Moar Padrons! Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Chip Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,625 Trading: (17)	Re: What's a good laptop brand? +1 for a Macbook. Mine is 5 years old this year. Going strong with never a single problem. They are spendy, but worth it IMHO.

10-21-2011, 03:41 AM	#36
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