Best Brand Portable Laptop Vs Fixed Desktop

AgentStone · 10-28-2009, 10:36 AM

What is the best Brand computer to own? There are so many out there. I have had Gateways and have never had a problem, but would consider other companies.

I am planning on a new computer purchase and currently have a XP desktop. I don't often go to the client's site (less than 5%) but on occasion a laptop would come in handy.

I was looking for a wide screen monitor and would probably be limited in a laptop. I am sure you could plug one in, but outside of a docking station, not sure how that would work.

Laptop - VS - Desktop; or both?

Any suggestions appreciated!

CHUMPS FROM OXFORD · 10-28-2009, 10:45 AM

I faced that dilemma last month. Our home PC was about five years old (Gateway). My work Dell laptop was about four years old and I also had a one-year old Dell laptop that the whole family seemed to use, even though I used it at home for work purposes.

We settled in an HP desktop for about $600. So far so good. I did a fair amount of research and have been happy so far.

fastrack1 · 10-28-2009, 11:06 AM

The Macbook Pro is by far the best laptop out there. I run both Apple operating system and Windows XP on mine - its like having two computers for the price of......well..... two computers. The price is the only downside. However, you will instantly be cool and people will always comment on your Mac, so I'm sure sales will increase enough to justify the cost.

GreenSky · 10-28-2009, 11:38 AM

Osborne. 'Nuff said.

Rick

Pangaea · 10-28-2009, 12:04 PM

Alienware M17x.

Mac may be pretty, but they wouldn't shake a stick at these specs...

Blueray player, terrabyte hard drive, quad core extreme 2

briko3 · 10-28-2009, 12:49 PM

Buy a laptop if you want portability. If you want a cheaper computer with better speed and easier upgradeability (is that a word) then you should go with the desk top. I have a desktop for my home and a laptop for work.

fastrack1 · 10-28-2009, 01:23 PM

Originally Posted by Pangaea

Alienware M17x.

Mac may be pretty, but they wouldn't shake a stick at these specs...

Blueray player, terrabyte hard drive, quad core extreme 2

Am I missing something or doesn't that laptop start around $4,000 for what you just listed?

The Dell Online Store: Build Your System

I didn't get the impression that one of the specs was unlimited funds.

maksim · 10-28-2009, 01:31 PM

I need both.

For a desktop, I have a basic computer, Compaq that I bought on geeks.com as a refub. Added better video card for dual monitors, and extra ram.

Bought 2 new 19 inch acer monitors.

For client meetings, I have a little 10 inch asus netbook.

Pangaea · 10-28-2009, 01:47 PM

Originally Posted by fastrack1

Am I missing something or doesn't that laptop start around $4,000 for what you just listed?

The Dell Online Store: Build Your System

I didn't get the impression that one of the specs was unlimited funds.

Comparing the highest-end machine on the planet to the highest end macbook pro the X17 is only 200 more and twice as powerful.

fastrack1 · 10-28-2009, 02:18 PM

Originally Posted by Pangaea

Comparing the highest-end machine on the planet to the highest end macbook pro the X17 is only 200 more and twice as powerful.

Point well taken. I know nothing about Alienware. Hopefully they don't crash and get infected with viruses like other machines I have had do. My Mac starts up in 10 seconds and runs all day without issues.

I would like a blue-ray option to watch movies while at work though.....

AgentStone · 10-28-2009, 10:03 PM

Originally Posted by maksim

I need both.

For a desktop, I have a basic computer, Compaq that I bought on geeks.com as a refub. Added better video card for dual monitors, and extra ram.

Bought 2 new 19 inch acer monitors.

For client meetings, I have a little 10 inch asus netbook.

What do you do with the 2 new 19 inch acer monitors?

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Originally Posted by briko3

Buy a laptop if you want portability. If you want a cheaper computer with better speed and easier upgradeability (is that a word) then you should go with the desk top. I have a desktop for my home and a laptop for work.

My laptop fried a while ago. I will probably need both again. What brands do you suggest?

Has anyone gotten a new machine with 7 yet?????

briko3 · 10-28-2009, 10:28 PM

I don't have a new computer, but I did install the windows 7 update and can tell you I haven't had any programs that don't run. I've always used Dell in the past, but got a great deal on an HP laptop and it's been great too. My boss has an HP laptop that's 6 years old (it's a brick) and has never had a problem either. Based on my experience, Dell for desktop and HP for laptop.

BTW, if you get a Dell, they have $350 off $1000 computers all the time. Go to dealspl.us and look for coupons.

Good Luck

Aaron_4SIGHT · 10-28-2009, 10:50 PM

Originally Posted by Pangaea

Comparing the highest-end machine on the planet to the highest end macbook pro the X17 is only 200 more and twice as powerful.

It's also twice as thick and twice as heavy. Are you sure that qualifies as a laptop?

Freddie · 10-28-2009, 11:21 PM

Originally Posted by Pangaea

Alienware M17x.

Mac may be pretty, but they wouldn't shake a stick at these specs...

Blueray player, terrabyte hard drive, quad core extreme 2

Alienware? WTF? Is he going to the client's house with a desktop to play Half-Life with them?

AgentStone · 10-29-2009, 08:58 AM

Originally Posted by briko3

I don't have a new computer, but I did install the windows 7 update and can tell you I haven't had any programs that don't run. I've always used Dell in the past, but got a great deal on an HP laptop and it's been great too. My boss has an HP laptop that's 6 years old (it's a brick) and has never had a problem either. Based on my experience, Dell for desktop and HP for laptop.

BTW, if you get a Dell, they have $350 off $1000 computers all the time. Go to dealspl.us and look for coupons.

Good Luck

Thanks for the tips! Will look at that site b4 I purchase.

the mayor · 10-29-2009, 09:54 AM

Alienware is a nice system...if you want to be a pro gamer.

If you want to get work done....there are much cheaper units.

I picked up a new laptop from BestBuy for $350 shipped to my door that does everything I need on the road....and at that price, I don't /won't sweat dropping or losing it.

Has Window 7....most of the Vista head aches are gone...more like XP with benefits.

QPRick · 10-29-2009, 09:57 AM

The Dell XPS series is very nice - the M1330 with Windows 7 is what I use and it's very quick. You don't need to spend more than five hundred dollars to get a great laptop these days. You can check pricewatch for deals too.

Pangaea · 10-29-2009, 10:05 AM

Originally Posted by the mayor

Has Window 7....most of the Vista head aches are gone...more like XP with benefits.

Sounds like a girlfriend I had...

AgentStone · 10-29-2009, 10:09 AM

Originally Posted by the mayor

Alienware is a nice system...if you want to be a pro gamer.

If you want to get work done....there are much cheaper units.

I picked up a new laptop from BestBuy for $350 shipped to my door that does everything I need on the road....and at that price, I don't /won't sweat dropping or losing it.

Has Window 7....most of the Vista head aches are gone...more like XP with benefits.

Great deal!!!

Which machine is it?

MrKropp · 10-29-2009, 11:24 AM

Back when I was poor I purchased a couple of used Dell laptops. They were very dependable machines and just keep going and going. I find that Dell tends to use quality components in their laptops.