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Hi, I hav a Compaq laptop. The company isn't around anymore, and my laptop is currently "snapping in two" slowly. this happened to my friend too, and she had the same one as me.
I am currently trying to save up for another laptop, so I was wondering what laptops are good. I'm looking for a durable, widescreen one. But, just brand names will work too.
Thanks SOO much! my life is in my comp.
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Maybe give some free advice about: Computers?
Thankfully, nobody so far has suggested buying a MacBook Pro or whatever the newest Apple laptop is. Unless you want your computer packaged with pre-set lifestyle decisions and you don't mind paying extra for them, that's a bad route to go when buying computers, laptops included.
That said, I'm having a bit of trouble advising you because I don't know what you're going to use it for. HP would make a good be a good choice for a "all around" laptop, balencing performance and price.
If you're a gamer, you really can't top Alienware's products, assuming you can pony up the cash.
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well no doubt that alienware is trully an alien ware, great performances yet customizable since it is a premium brands from dell computers. but every laptop has different purpose and style, just make sure you finds the most reliable one. most HP & compaq are locking up their bios systems so its not suitable for any modifications, vaio from sony and portege toshiba offers a unique design and high mobility, while Acer & Lenovo offers low price yet simple design. but if you try an entertainment notebooks (widescreen, dolby digital sound, eye candy design) look for Qosmio from toshiba, sure it will satisfy your entertainment experience!
find more infos at tigerdirect.com or activeshoppers.com
Glad to help!
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I would suggest IMMEDIATLY backing up ALL your data to an external source in case the computer finally crashes down. HP makes really good laptops. If you have an insane price rang I would suggest checking out alienware laptops. They are custom made to fit your needs and are really great machines, but have a pricey range.
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there are a few ways to backup your data.
The best and easiest being buying an external hard drive. It's is bassically a hard drive just like the one in your computer, but portable. You would need to buy one the same size as the one in your computer and then you could easily transfer your data to the new computer and store it until then. However these can be a bit pricey, though always useful to have around.
You could try burning your important files to DVD-R discs, but that isn't the easiest way to do it and is very slow. If you do this, I would recommend taking only your most important files.
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I have a Dell & it's working really fine for me. I bought it through my school, but you can get them online, too.
Also, a lot of my friends have Macs & they are supposed to be amazing. Also, they told me that the printer comes free (whereas I bought mine seperately).
Apples are supposed to be AMAZING! But they're also really expensive.
My laptop cost me just under $1500, so it also depends on what your price range is.
Because asking the same question more than once is against the rules, I can't suggest asking this question to Theymos (a technology whiz, it seems), but if you have any specific laptop questions, I'd go to his column.
Maybe go straight to him & ask which laptops he likes the best & why... what's so great about them, etc. That way you can get insight into more than one.
A lot of times, if you go to electronic stores, you can find a sales associate to give you their honest opinion on the merchandise... even if you're just looking at the moment.
Also, if you look to buy online, a lot of sites will give customer reviews on the products. Those help a whole lot more than you could ever imagine!
Good luck with your laptop search. If you have any specific questions about mine, feel free to ask. Otherwise I'd suggest going to Theymos for any computer and/or technology questions. He's great with those.
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