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how do i find a good labtop?
im getting a labtop for christmas for college..i know nothing about computers other than my current labtop is huge and the slowest thing ever. any suggestions on what kind? i dont want a clunker so sleek and fast? is apple good for that price? or any cheaper suggestions/what to look for in one
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I have had my Toshiba for 2 years and I love it. I haven't had any problems and it still runs like new, definitely the best laptop I've ever owned. Everyone will always have their own opinion though. Apple is always a great way to go if you are really into apple products because they generally all work the same way. They are super expensive though and you can definitely get a better deal with a different brand. I would go with either Toshiba or HP because they are the most popular and always have great reviews. I WOULD NOT go with dell, they are talked up often and commonly bought but not long lasting. I'd also recommend going to Best Buy or a similar electronic store and talking to an employee there who will know more about the computers. Let he/she know what you want what you are going to be using it for and ask for a suggestion from them.
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Dell laptops kind of suck - I know people who have them and all of them seem to have issues with them at some point or another. However, they have pretty good warranties from what I've heard - so, chances are, you'll have a problem, but it'll be fixed.
I have an HP laptop and absolutely love it; I've had zero problems with it for two years besides a battery life issue (but I had a warranty, so it wasn't a problem to fix it). Batteries are replaceable on PCs, so it wasn't a concern for me. I got an "entertainment" PC and it had a 15" screen, which somewhat big for carrying around all the time, but still portable (it's just kinda heavy). HP has a few 13" laptops that are quite slim, I'd say they look similar to a Macbook Pro because of streamlined edges. I'd definitely recommend HP if you want a PC.
As for Apple, you're paying for the name, slightly faster processors, and having a Mac operating system. It really depends on what programs you're going to use. Many common programs won't run on a Mac unless you install Windows too, but there are some programs that are exclusive to Mac, primarily in film editing.
So basically it comes down to how much money you want to spend. A PC will be cheaper & can be custom-made, while an Apple product will be more expensive, generally nicer looking, and have some program limitations. Also, Dell has a ton more color options, if that's important to you.
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Go for the common brands like Dell, HP. If you need other suggestions, you should ask the clerks at your local computer shopping area. They should help you find what you are looking for.
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