What brand of computer would you buy?
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I would build my own.\n\nIn response to nolimit's answer below - depending on who you buy from it's actually to your advantage to be able to build your own because each part has it's own warranty.  If something screws up, you replace only that particular piece of hardware.  Whereas with most prebuilt systems, if you even touch the motherboard it voids your warranty.
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Depends on what you are comparing them to.  Also, what year computer/laptop are you comparing.\n\nIf you were to compare my 2000 VAIO to my 2006 HP, it sucks, but if you compare my 2000 VAIO to a 1997 Dell, the VAIO win's, hands down.\n\nDon't base your decision on what brand it is, when buying a new computer.  Make sure it can do what you want it to do, and more, so you don't have to buy a new on in a year.\n\nHave a high processor speed (2.0GHz or higher), plenty of RAM (512MB and higher), if you have a camcorder, see what kind of connections it has (USB or FireWire).  A CD Burner/DVD burner (Most new computers come with a DVD burner.  Check www.videohelp.com to see what kind of DVD's your player will read, + or -)...\n\nIf you have a digital camera with a memory card, some computers even have built in card readers, freeing up a USB slot.\n\nIf you watch movies on your computer, or play games, you might want to get one that has surround sound...\n\nRemember, don't get one because it's cheap, get one that will do what you want it to do 2 years from now.
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I've worked on computers for 16 years, and had lots of experience servicing many, many brands.\n\nThe absolute best two companies on the planet right now are HP and Dell.  I wouldn't even consider anything else, if I were buying for myself.\n\nBoth are excellent products, great prices, and excellent service.\n\nAnd let me guarantee you, service and support on a notebook is much more critical than on a desktop, every component is proprietary.\n\nAlso, strongly consider upgrading your warranty to include accidental damage.  Make sure you have a 3 year warranty, because when a notebook goes out of warranty, you really don't want to pay for repairs, they are more expensive.
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Yes, I think Dells are the best by far. I'd love to have one of those new Dell XPS.
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HP/Compaq\n\nBecause if it's true there are many performing PC (whose power you'll probably never use in your life, like alienware), many cute and nice PCs (Like MACs, so nice and reliable, yet so uncompatible with the Windows world..for the time being), or renowned for the reliability (like IBM....very reliable but all of them with very low performances in terms of multimedia stuff)....HP/COMPAQ offers high performing PCs and never leaves you alone AFTER you buy it. They have a very efficient service. \nI'd suggest HP/COMPAQ for it's the best compromise between PERFORMANCES-PRICE-QUALITY OF SERVICE\nGood Luck
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E-machines brand would be a good choice or buy a new computer at Frys
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alienware, they're the best computers out there.\nwww.alienware.com
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Time for a new computer.
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I personally like Vaio, by Sony, except they can get pretty expensive. \nI would love a Mac (especially a Powerbook), but I think they can do better, and I can wait :)
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To answer your question I am going to assume that you are considering the purchase of a computer system. \nAMD and INTEL are the two market leaders in the pc CPU manufacturing space - Intel currently leads by a fair amount. Both of them offer great quality products, but what matters is what you are planning to use the new computer for.\nIf budget is your top concern AMD will probably be your best bet. If gaming or graphics, again probably an AMD although Intels latest dual core processors are very powerful. If you need the computer for business use and utmost reliabilty and quick service if needed I would suggest going with an Intel based system (including the motherboard) - If you are planning on buying an AMD system I would suggest using an ASUS or ABIT brand motherboard. These can be built by any computer shop near where you live, and can be serviced a lot faster than most name brand pc's. Hope this helps, and good luck.
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Well, on my Eisley answer, you are welcome. I think it would good to buy a dell. They are cheapish and work well. You may want an apple though. I use an apple all the time. They work the best.
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There are only 3 reliable brand in the laptop world: Toshiba, IBM, and iBook. If you choose one of those, you'll be safe. Just trust me.
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either dell or hp centrino
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3. Dell---I prefer Dell because that's the computer I'm using now, and it's awesome!
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I buy all my computer stuff from http://www.newegg.com. Once you know, you newegg! :)
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I don't recommend anyone to purchase a Compaq or a Hewlett Packard (HP) computer of any kind.  They're made by the same company and they're cheaply built PCs.  Anyone that I've known to have one (including myself) has had nothing but problems with them.\n\nI'd go for something better but that all depends on how much you'd like to spend.  If you're looking for medium grade laptops that won't put much of a dent in your wallet, then go for Toshiba or Dell.\n\nIf you're willing to spend the cash and get the best, go for Sony or IBM.\n\nAs far as Windows XP, if you're not an experienced user or an IT professional, then Home Edition will be just fine for you.
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I have Dell brand PC. Usually their deals are pretty good...I believe so that this particular deal is not bad. Go for it...