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[fredericks]

I know I'm a punk. I know it. Thanks for sticking around, those of you who have, you know, stuck around.

A poll! Because they're generally met with clicky glee. I want to buy a laptop. Not a desktop replacement, but something nice and portable that I can use to write papers on and/or play the occasional game (Sims, anyone?). Testimonials and/or words of warning much appreciated. I'm curious as to what brands you guys would rec.


[Poll #963977]


The Wii Internet thing...what's up with that? I sent klaw a message, and it seems he's the only one who I can "hit up", so to speak. I'm underwhelmed.

Comments

[johnraptor.livejournal.com]

I always recomend Macs. More espensive? Yes. But also more reliable and user friendly, and the iLife programs are very nice. Depending on how much you want to game on it though, you might be better off going with a PC, since there are many more games available.

[fredericks.livejournal.com]

I know. My brother has a Mac, and it's nifty...but the game thing is a bit of a deal breaker. I was actually thinking of getting a G5. In an ideal world I'd have a PC and a G5, along with a nice non-Mac notebook. I'd also be a KAZILLIONAIRE, so meh.

[1x2foralways.livejournal.com]

I'm speaking from desktop and laptop experience here. My old desktop was a Dell. It was a beautiful thing. I regret not sticking with the brand for my laptop.

I have a HP laptop, and I would advise for you to stay far away from that if possible. My shitty computer has put me through so much hell in these past 10 months I've had it. Matter of fact, I was having problems with it today. My hard drive busted after 9 months. So definitely avoid HP.

Dell is my biggest recommendation. (: Happy Laptop Hunting!

[fredericks.livejournal.com]

I know Dells are pretty well-known for their PCs, but not for their laptops. To be honest, the only reason Dell made it on the poll was because all the damned silent marketing on SG:A got to me. Every laptop on that show is quite obviously a Dell. Who'da thunk that crap would be an effective selling agent? :)

[1x2foralways.livejournal.com]

Aha, kinda like the silent marketing for Apple that Queer as Folk did? ;)

[fredericks.livejournal.com]

See, that? I didn't notice. But what I DID notice on QAF? Sam Adams. It was the first beer I purchased once I turned 21. Thanks, QAF! :)

[1x2foralways.livejournal.com]

It was the first beer I purchased once I turned 21. Thanks, QAF! :)

If only the show were still airing new episodes...you could have approached the execs with an ad campaign! I could so see that as a commercial. ;)

[alicetheowl.livejournal.com]

Do you have WiiConnect24 enabled? And have you confirmed everyone else, and they're showing up in bold?

Until both ends have confirmed and have made contact, so to speak, it'll keep working weirdly.

[fredericks.livejournal.com]

It worked briefly. I actually sent you a message, but I've had issues reconnecting to check and see if you sent something in return or even to see if you got what I sent. Weird indeed.

[alicetheowl.livejournal.com]

Josh and I were having trouble with the wireless connection, so we finally just bought the LAN connector thingy and hooked it up directly to our router. It's been behaving since then.

[fredericks.livejournal.com]

Oh, hells no. I have family who'll be paying Dell back until World's End. You end up paying the interest for years instead of touching the principle. Any way it works out I'm going to pay for my laptop up-front.

[sternel.livejournal.com]

Mac harddrives are not trustworthy. Sure, they replace it for you, but that doesn't change the fact that you have to plan for your HD to crap out every year or so.

Dell's desktops are excellent, but their laptops are not as much so. I know a lot of people who found their Dell laptop less than satisfactory, when compared to their desktops.

I have a Thinkpad (IBM, which has spun off Lenovo as the manufacturer.) This is my second Thinkpad. I got the first one in 1999 and used it until a year and a half ago, when I got this one. They are tanks, and they are mighty. Give 'em a look -- and make sure you get Win XP. Don't let them give you Vista, it's a piece of shit and not worth the hassle until at least the first Service Pack comes out.

[fredericks.livejournal.com]

Shhh! don't say that about Mac harddrives. My bro has had one for little over a year, and its proven itself very reliable. No viruses, no random shutdowns, just cool beans. ThinkPad sounds like a good deal and I'll check it out. And, oh yes, I'm avoiding Vista like the plague.

[xioley.livejournal.com]

I'm totally tracking this. Why? As an early birthday present, Dan is getting me a laptop with some friends and family this weekend! He rules!

And you know, you rock, for reading my mind and posting this poll.

[fredericks.livejournal.com]

*grin* You're welcome. Happy eary birthday! :)

Don't do it!

[buzzlittleone.livejournal.com]

DON'T GET A DELL!

Thanks for the poll. I'm hoping the hubby gets me a laptop soon. He's in the IT industry so is in the know of what's good. He says Dell's aren't good. I was looking at one...he says I'd like an HP better or a Sony.

Re: Don't do it!

[fredericks.livejournal.com]

I've been hearing Dell laptops aren't the strongest things out there. I'm leaning towards a VAIO mainly because I like their look. Hence my poll. It seems like those that like Dells sort of like them, but those who hate them are adamantly against them. Not the most promising situation. I prolly won't end up going that way.

[candicelbj.livejournal.com]

yeah, i dont have whatever it takes to do the wii thing, so no go :(

[fredericks.livejournal.com]

Trust me, you're not missing anything.

[mintyduck.livejournal.com]

NO DELL! My former roommate got one and it COMPLETELY died -- you guess it -- right after the warranty ended. Funny how that works.

[mintyduck.livejournal.com]

Oh, if you don't want an Apple, my vote is for the VAIO. My dad had one from work that lasted ages. It was pretty damned slow whenever I'd use it when I was visiting for Christmas, but any laptop that lasts 7+ years is pretty impressive to me.