What is the best brand of computers?
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That really depends on several factors like:  what you will use it for, your budget, and your level of computer expertise.  \n\nIf you have enough technical savvy, there is no "best brand".\nAfter a while, most folks figure out a thing or two about their computers and begin to upgrade/modify parts themselves.  Performance is what matters, and brand loyalty takes a back seat.\n\nBut assuming you're not at that point yet, you have several options...\n\nYou could try Dell.  Their computers are fairly inexpensive and will get the job done for most purposes.  Their computers also tend to be loaded with a lot of extra unnecessary software.  Their customer support is also outsourced overseas, so be prepared to be treated like an 11-year old if you ever call and need help. (that could be a good or bad thing depending on how you see things)  \n\nYou could try Apple.  If you're not bothered by what Operating System you use, they offer good computers with good customer support.  They tend to be pricier though.  You'll also have a smaller selection of software and hardware to choose from.\n\nIf you know exactly what you want try alienware.com or newegg.com  These online venders aren't the lowest priced out there, but they have a good reputation and will offer you a solid deal.\n\nAlso, after you've bought your computer and begin to tinker/upgrade your computer, try pricewatch.com  It's a good spot to get components without paying premium prices.
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If you are talking about notebook pc's then DELL is the leader but if you are looking beyond windows and a more powerfull OS then look at Apple. They don't have the cheapest notebooks but best value for money. 12" ibook is the best in that class.
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pc world they have one fo £400 its by advent and it is the best ive seen from a retailer. it has 1gb of ram a 100gb hardrive and loads of extras snap it up quick.
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^_^ neither dell nor hp\nthe best PC is the one you're configuring yourself - if you can.
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every company boasts their laptops are best\nwhile working on heavy graphics and animation package like 3ds max just checklist  \n\n1) Intel xeon processor if laptop intel core dual chip\n2) min 1 gb  ram\n3) graphics card with atleast 128 mb ram (nvidia,pinnacle)\n4) hard disk drive with 7200 rpm speed\n5) flat screen monitor\n6) high resolution mouse\n7) buy mother board from asus with bus speed atleast 800 mhz
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Dell, http://www.dell.com\nAlienware, http://www.alienware.com/\nHP http://www.hp.com/\nWidow PC, http://www.widowpc.com/\nGateway, http://www.gateway.com/\n\nAnd the list goes on.  If you are looking for a gaming PC or the most customization possible, Alienware and Widow PC are your best bets.\n\nttoommaa has a good point, if you have the know how you will be more satisfied with a PC that you build yourself as you can customize every component going into it.\n\nI like Tigerdirect, http://www.tigerdirect.com and Newegg, http://www.newegg.com/
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If you're set on buying a name brand pre-built PC, Dell is still probably the best choice.\n\nYou may want to consider looking in your newspaper or around town to see if there are any small shops that do custom computer builds.  You'll often find it cheaper to have the parts purchased individually and then built together by someone not part of a big business.  Good luck!
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I myself would recommend the Asus one. BUT can't you assembly computer from parts ? It will be cheaper than ready-to-go comp for sure. Yeah but if you're buying now then take the Asus.\nHP is for printers.
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HP all the way. A lot of people like Dell because you can personalize your laptop. But, people don't know that you can do the same thing on HP.com.\n\nHP is currently the best selling computer and comes with cooler features than you would get with a Dell, like LightScribe. The HP laptop itself is a very nice looking machine. Dells are just...Dell.\n\nAlso, you'll find that you can buy a HP cheaper at a Best Buy or somewhere than you could order a Dell online. Dell customer service is horrible.
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From personal experience, HP has always had great computers that always worked. Dell however I have always had problems with, they would always crash, or something would go wron with them. Gateway on the other hand I haven't used so I couldn't give you an opnion about them.\n\nReviewers would also agree somewhat on those 3 brands, PC World has done a review on desktop PCs. Of the 3 brands, HP comes out first, Then Gateway comes second, then Dell third. Gateway has a few PCs which are next to Dell or below Dell in the rankings. Overall, I would say HP is the clear winner.
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Desk top computers are the way to go.  You will get a faster computer than a laptop at the same price.  Laptops are usually 1.5 times more expensive than the desktop conterpart in terms of specifications.  You are definiately paying for your portablity.  Laptops are good for home or office use.  They are not recommended for gaming.\n\nThe best overall desktop type of computer is an eMachine.  They are well built and are not expensive.  They even have a unique program that automatically fixes any erros that windows likes to give people that cannot be found on any other computer.  It is best used as a home, office, or internet computer.\n\nIf you are looking for a gaming computer, the best way is to build your own.  There are no "cheaper" brands that are really gamer friendly.  The best gaming computer would be Alienware.  They build computers specifically for gamers.  If you have the money, this is the way to go.\n\nHp is ok, and is usable.  Hp is more geared toward picture management, home video optimization, media, ect.\n\nDO NOT USE:\nCompaq\nDell\n\nThese computers are "cookie cutters."  They are produced en mass and are not well built.  The components that they use are not optimized for the computer.  Cheaper is not always better.  For example, the RAM is not fast enough to keep up the the CPU or vice versa.  And what I hear from other people, Dell's customer support sucks.\n\nVOTE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH!
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Dell has the best systems for the money. But if you build your own, which is pretty easy, you get way more for your money. Whatever you do, stay away from E-Machines
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Well this is a question that is hard to answer from a technical point of view. All manufacturers are in a race now.\n\nHere are some guidelines:\n1- Never get a PC with less than 512 MB of RAM. Future OS won;t work well on it like Windows Vista and others.\n\n2- A hard disk of 80GB or more is the most convenient for Desktops.\n\n3- Make sure the graphics card is at least 128MB\n\n4-Processor speed/type is very dependent on what your gonna do. If no games go with a Celeron(Intel) or a Sempron(AMD). For gaming and heavy calculations... then Pentium(Intel) or Athlon(AMD). Other processors are available but u get the point.\n\nAs for the price a lot of manufacturers give you all these specs at a price may be lower than your budget.\n\nDell usually has the lowest prices. HP/Compaq(Which i have) usually comes second. Sony is the highest in price yet the most prefered for multimedia.\nBurning CDs and DVDs can be done by selecting the drive that supports that. Just make sure you select it in your configuration\n\nHope this is helpfull for you
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The answer will change depending on who you ask. Sony laptops do look the nicest but they are also the most expensive (which doesn't always mean its the best). The Best laptop for price is probably Toshiba but a good BenQ laptop is also very good value. Try and stay away from dell and gateway
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I prefer Dell, but I listed others...\n\nhttp://www1.us.dell.com/content/products/category.aspx/desktops?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs\n\nhttp://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/store_access.do?template_type=landing&landing=desktops&aoid=1029\n\nhttp://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/store_access.do?template_type=computer_store&landing=desktops&category=compaq_presario&aoid=11074\n\nhttp://www-131.ibm.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?categoryId=4611686018425057752&storeId=10000001&catalogId=-840&langId=-1\n\nhttp://www.gateway.com/home/products/hm_dtp_catalog.shtml??clv=img\n\nhttp://www.emachines.com/products/\n\nYou did not sound like you needed a high end machine, so I offered you the canned units. Also if you just want to surf and desktop apps., no gaming, you can look at eBay used P-III computers. I am on a P-III 500mhz.\n\nGood Luck.
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IBM may be the most reliable and expensive also. HP and Dell give reasonable price for a good Quality. In the middle, you find Toshiba  which gives a very good quality-price ratio. However, everyone of these companies produce good- and bad-quality laptops, since  the performance of a laptop depends on what is inside (the processor, graphics card, hard disk, RAM).\n\nTherefore, you should first look at your needs (and your budget also :) A good laptop for an average user should have:\n\n-A Centrino processor (Pentium M)\n- 512MB RAM\n- The hard disk size depends on what you store in your laptop.  If you will store a lot of movies and pictures then  you need at least 60 GB hard disk. If not, even 20 GB may  be enough. \n- If you intend to play video or 3D games in your laptop, then you need at least a graphics card that is not integrated in the mainboard with 128MB NOT-SHARED memory or more. If not, don't care about the graphics card.\n\nHope this helps.
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Dell.com without a doubt. I've heard experts from Geek Squad say this every time they do an interview on the radio, plus I have one myself, and many of my friends do too. If you call you can specify what you need and don't need so you don't pay for anything you already have, such as a good mouse or keyboard, or even monitor if you have a new one. A lot of times they run free shipping which will save you  almost $100. I would check the website daily for a week or so to get an idea what a good price is as they change often, but with research you can get a great computer at a great price.