Favorite laptop?

Homeslice · 08-30-2012, 09:24 PM

Toshiba?
Lenovo?
Alienware?
?

Don't need heavy gaming, just lightweight and reliable (no motherboard problems like HP's)

Would prefer flash memory over disc, but obviously that's more $$

EpyonXero · 08-30-2012, 10:00 PM

I had a $1200 Dell XPS 13" "performance" laptop a few years ago which ended up with a dead video board after about 2 years, maybe a little less. After that I bought a cheap MSI A6200 Core i3 in 2010 for less than $500 which worked well until this summer when the HD failed then a little while later it would go into sleep mode when powering up and wouldnt wake. So today I picked up an ASUS K55A. Its on sale at Best Buy for $479 I think and its the cheapest Core i5 Ivy Bridge laptop right now.

For desktops Ive always had Macs and Ive never had one die on me, Ive been tempted to buy a MacBook Pro and be done with it but for the price I can afford to buy a new cheap PC laptop every 2-3 years.

goof2 · 08-31-2012, 12:12 AM

I bought a cheap (under $500) Acer around 4 years ago that has done everything I need.

Probably 8 months ago the hard drive started making some loud noises at startup and occasionally it wouldn't boot (maybe 5% of the time). I bought a SSD drive with a swap kit (external enclosure, USB cable, hard disk imaging software) for about $120 (128GB drive, most media is on external drives) and I expect it to keep going for another year or two while being faster than new.

Lightweight and reliable, get one of the newer ultrabooks. Their prices seem to be dropping but still expensive ($800+). If you can deal with an extra couple pounds get a cheap Core i5, they look to be around $500.

pauldun170 · 08-31-2012, 12:46 AM

Our HP pavillion is still kicking around since 2007, but that's only because I knew about the piss poor cooling design on it and always make sure that the vents aren't blocked. everyone else has had theirs die from (Vid card death\overheat\screen dumbfuckery) or been replaced.
I had a work 8510p (circa late 2007) up until last month. Not one issue with it.
Sister's bottom rung Dell from 2010 hasn't had any issues.

If I were shopping for a new one for the wife I'd get a mactop
otherwise I'd get an Asus

Dave · 08-31-2012, 12:53 AM

mostly use lenovo these days, my old HP is still a beast though

Smittie61984 · 08-31-2012, 03:07 AM

I had a Toshiba satelite that still runs well except the battery lasts about 10 minutes. But that one is going on 4 years old, hell maybe 5. I paid $600 for that one. I just got a brand new Toshiba satelite for $750 from Best Buy and this thing runs fast as hell. I'll play FSX with full graphics and it doesn't slow the computer down one bit. I also have a Toshiba netbook that runs pretty damn well too for about $250.

I guess I like Toshiba.

Trip · 08-31-2012, 07:31 AM

Wow, homeslice, why no macbook pro? lolz

Homeslice · 08-31-2012, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trip

Wow, homeslice, why no macbook pro? lolz

You paying for one? lolz

Trip · 08-31-2012, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Homeslice

You paying for one? lolz

Nope lol

I just shelled out the cash for a i5-3570k with a z77 mobo for my Mame cabinet.

pauldun170 · 08-31-2012, 09:01 AM

What will you be using the laptop for? Will it be your only computer or will it be strictly for traveling and working on the toilet?

08-30-2012, 09:24 PM	#1
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	Favorite laptop? Toshiba? Lenovo? Alienware? ? Don't need heavy gaming, just lightweight and reliable (no motherboard problems like HP's) Would prefer flash memory over disc, but obviously that's more $$

08-30-2012, 10:00 PM	#2
EpyonXero AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Redneck Riviera, FL Moto: 2003 VFR800f6 Posts: 2,531	I had a $1200 Dell XPS 13" "performance" laptop a few years ago which ended up with a dead video board after about 2 years, maybe a little less. After that I bought a cheap MSI A6200 Core i3 in 2010 for less than $500 which worked well until this summer when the HD failed then a little while later it would go into sleep mode when powering up and wouldnt wake. So today I picked up an ASUS K55A. Its on sale at Best Buy for $479 I think and its the cheapest Core i5 Ivy Bridge laptop right now. For desktops Ive always had Macs and Ive never had one die on me, Ive been tempted to buy a MacBook Pro and be done with it but for the price I can afford to buy a new cheap PC laptop every 2-3 years. __________________

08-31-2012, 12:53 AM	#5
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	mostly use lenovo these days, my old HP is still a beast though __________________ TWF Post whore #6

08-31-2012, 03:07 AM	#6
Smittie61984 I give Squids a bad name Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fly Over State Moto: 1996 CBR600 F3 (AKA the Flying Turd) Posts: 4,742	I had a Toshiba satelite that still runs well except the battery lasts about 10 minutes. But that one is going on 4 years old, hell maybe 5. I paid $600 for that one. I just got a brand new Toshiba satelite for $750 from Best Buy and this thing runs fast as hell. I'll play FSX with full graphics and it doesn't slow the computer down one bit. I also have a Toshiba netbook that runs pretty damn well too for about $250. I guess I like Toshiba. __________________ lifts - R.I.P.

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08-31-2012, 12:12 AM	#3
goof2 AMA Supersport Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 4,756	I bought a cheap (under $500) Acer around 4 years ago that has done everything I need. Probably 8 months ago the hard drive started making some loud noises at startup and occasionally it wouldn't boot (maybe 5% of the time). I bought a SSD drive with a swap kit (external enclosure, USB cable, hard disk imaging software) for about $120 (128GB drive, most media is on external drives) and I expect it to keep going for another year or two while being faster than new. Lightweight and reliable, get one of the newer ultrabooks. Their prices seem to be dropping but still expensive ($800+). If you can deal with an extra couple pounds get a cheap Core i5, they look to be around $500.

08-31-2012, 07:31 AM	#7
Trip Hold mah beer! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 80 Miles South of Moto Heaven Moto: 08 R1200GS Posts: 23,268	Wow, homeslice, why no macbook pro? lolz