Comments on: The best laptops on the market

By: Matt Wilber

Matt Wilber — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Buy the Powerbook!!!!!!!! :D

By: uclaer

uclaer — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Dude, don’t forget Ibm Thinkpads and Toshiba laptops. Two of the best.

By: Michael Steinbaugh

Michael Steinbaugh — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Yes I did forget to include the Thinkpads. Those are great laptops and I would consider buying one but they are pricer than the Gateways. My dad used to have a Toshiba and they are reliable but not my favorite.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I have had my Gateway 450L (laptop) for about ten months. I regret buying it. Compared to all the other students around me, my laptop doesn’t nearly perform as well as it should. Programs constantly stop responding; I have problems with my music folder, internet browser, any media player, my AutoCAD, and last but not least, Microsoft Word! I seriously recommend one’s motives for buying this computer-it is for aesthetic appeal or performance? I admit, it is a very attractive-looking laptop, but it still does not perform like it should. As far as customer service: I brought my laptop in one day to inquire about my computer acting so slow. The rep said “I don’t know why it’s so slow. It IS kind of slow now that I think about it (after examining it). I suggest you ’slick’ it (reformat my hard drive, meaning REINSTALL WINDOWS) and see if that fixes your problem.” What a waste of time. Oh yea, the light on my computer screen is out at the moment. I’m currently hooked up to a separate monitor because I cannot use the one on mine-it’s all black! They said the backlight burned out (which they slipped by telling me that they’ve had problems with these models). So when, buying yourself a new laptop, THINK CAREFULLY. Read my words: THIS LAPTOP SUCKS (in the words of a typical college student)

By: tricia

tricia — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

hey everyone. i’ve been looking around lately for a laptop that i can take to college with me in the fall, and my brother is constantly telling me to have one made because not only is it cheaper but also because i will be able to upgrade it in the future. I want a really nice laptop that is not only easy to carry around with me but one that is also fast and will last. However I do want one that can be upgraded also. I was hoping one of you could help me find an affordable laptop that fits my needs. Thank you!

By: Kate

Kate — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I am looking at Apple notebooks for school next year, and i was wondering if anyone who has the iBook likes it or would recommend it. I really hope someone responds soon, because I need to buy it in the next 1-2 weeks. Thanks a ton!

By: Brian

Brian — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Go ahead with the apple if you don’t mind the extra couple of hundreds for the same speed and performance on intel or amd laptops. Apple are the most quiet i can think of and performs well, and doesn’t freeze or crash that often. Whatever your choice is don’t go for Intel Desktop processor laptops. They are loud.

By: Ani

Ani — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Hey all, I am looking at buying a laptop for school next year and I was wondering if people have any consumer report etc. websites (other than this one, obviously) that rank them by price, quality etc. If anyone has any suggestions of some un-biased sites, I would love the help! Thanks! Ani

By: Michael Steinbaugh

Michael Steinbaugh — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Check out computers.com run by CNET. That's my favorite review site.

By: Jae

Jae — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Are Centrino processors worth the extra cost? And may I ask why you don’t like Toshiba laptops that much?