is a hp laptop a good computer?
813575
Yes, yes, a thousand times yes...so long as you remove the proprietary software from it as soon as you get it.
523058
The specs are great. Make sure you shop around for the best deal first try PC World and http://www.dabs.com but you can't get a laptop of much better quality than that.\n\nHope this Helps!
678060
Toshiba is a pretty good laptop. \n\nI have a Dell too, but I never had problems with it. Toshiba is damn good with laptops.\n\nTry going to http://www.cnet.com and do some research.
317922
There really is no "good" PC's because it all depends on what you do with them.\n\nAnd the Dell Demension series has quite a range in years now, so it would be hard to answer your question depending on how old the computers are\n\nBut Dell makes so pretty powerful PC's and any brand new PC these days are quite nice for their price
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You can take a look at all the HP laptops here:\n\nhttp://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/store_access.do?template_type=computer_store&landing=notebooks&category=hp_pavilion&aoid=1426
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If you will be using your laptop for multimedia applications i.e. music, graphics, video, etc. I would suggest spending a little more money on a Mac.  If you're going to use it for everyday tasks without lots of high-end graphics and gaming applications you will find that you get more from a HP machine than most others.  HP generally provides more in the hardware and preoloaded software area as well as after market support than many other manufacturers.  Before buying a new laptop determine what your needs are and purchase the machine that slightly exceeds your demands.  You'll be much more satisfied with your computer if you do this.  Also consider buying screen coverage.  If you crack or otherwise damage your screen, it can cost as much as a new laptop to replace.  Good luck!
515928
Not bad, but here's what I'd look for:\n\n- Processor: Intel Centrino or AMD Turion 64. Sempron or Celeron are just too limited.\n\n- RAM 512MB is OK, but I'd go at least 1GB if possible.\n\n- I'd also consider some of the better-known brands like HP or Dell or Lenovo (IBM) Also, if you'd consider refurbished models, ecost.com has some good deals...
900085
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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do tech support nation wide and suggest Dell inspiron 9300. HPs have a lot of issues customers have found and so are the Toshiba satellites. Gateways have issues too. I have found Dell to be a very reliable company and being an owner of an inspiron 9300 have not had any issues except for the poor Toshiba DVD CD ROM that I had them replace with a Sony. Good folks there at Dell.
984275
Go with a dell or hp with at least 512 megs of ram and built-in wireless. Both of them make great computers and you should be able to get them for around 600 bucks. But make sure it has 512 megs of ram or more.
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The hardware is pretty much the same as a desktop, just smaller versions of it. \n\nWhen buying a laptop (notebook) computer, you want to look for a few important details.\n\n    * Warranty\n      Laptop computers tend to contain be very proprietary hardware. Items such as the screen, keyboard, power supply, and video card tend not to be easily replaced if they fail. In addition, they are subject to more abuse than a desktop and at greater risk of component failure. Therefore, it's very important to get a long (3 year or longer) warranty with any new laptop purchase. If something should go wrong with the laptop during the warranty period, the manufacturer will most likely repair or replace it (unless damage is caused due to negligence).\n    * Buy from Reputable Manufacturers\n      A 3+ year warranty isn't going to do much good if the maker is out of business 6 months after you purchase the laptop. Thus, it's important to purchase a laptop from a known manufacturer who will be in business next year and the year after. Reasonably safe bets include buying from Dell, Gateway, Lenovo (IBM), Toshiba, HP/Compaq, Fujitsu, and Sony. That said, I personally avoid Sony and HP/Compaq. In my experience (granted, this is experience from around 2002-2003), Sony support is poor and can take several days, more likely weeks, to repair a system sent back to them. In addition, they have in the past limited their warranty to 90 days if you do not register the notebook with them. HP/Compaq (Compaq more specifically in my experience) has declined to support their products - even relatively new products. For example, if you want to upgrade the operating system of the laptop, they have, in the past, taken the attitude of "it didn't ship with it, we won't help you with it. Also, in the summer of 2006 when I last spoke to support from HP for their printers, I was very disappointed in the level of knowledge demonstrated.\n    * RAM\n      Today, RAM is crucial to system performance, but many computer makers will actually sell systems with what most technicians would consider too little RAM. For a balance of price and performance, any computer running Windows XP, not just a notebook, should have 512 MB RAM. More if you intend to do video editing, play high-end games, or run with many applications open. The upgrade from "base" memory is often a $50-$100 upgrade, but usually well worth it. Keep in mind, Windows Vista likely requires 1 GB of RAM (1024 MB) to run smoothly.\n\nAnd remember, even the worst rated products will work flawlessly for some people and the best rated products will fail on occasion. When buying you want to buy with the best odds of having a good experience.
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I know people who have been satisfied with the VAIO notebooks in the past, but any of them who have since purchased new laptops went with another brand.\n\nPersonally, I've recently researched laptops before purchasing one, and I'm not that impressed with the VAIO, they seem to have less capability than similarly priced computers, and not just the bargain brands, but good quality companies.  \n\nIn the end I went with an HP, my second one so far, and I have yet to be disappointed.
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trust me on this. HP Compaq (theyre one company) is CRAP. my brpther has an hp laptop, hes had it for less than a year but hes had 2 reformat (completely erase ) the hard drive and reinstall xp twice already as for compaq ive used compaq computers before and they are a pain in the @$$ my advice to u is get either a dell (that battery thing wasnt their fault it was sony's), toshiba, fujitsu siemens, or acer.
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I just bought a new HP dv5030us from Circuit City for $999 after a $200 mail in rebate.  It has an AMD Turion64 processor (2GHz), 1 GB of RAM, 100 GB harddrive, DVD Burner with Lightscribe, and Windows XP Media Center.  The 15.4" WXGA widescreen looks really bright and sharp, too (great for movies).\n\nI've been happy with it so far except that its battery life is not as good as a comparable laptop running the Centrino architecture.\n\nIt has plenty of horsepower for running simple business applications (any modern new laptop will).  If you want to play around with photos, movies, music, etc. then you might want to try out this one due to the XP Media Center operating system.
998096
I am using my own computer, I have an HP, Pentium III, it's an old version, but I am satisfied with it, because it works good, enough memory and everything is just fine!
521135
Okay.. there are a number of parameters when you want to buy a computer. Also one company may give you an excellent desktop but not a good laptop. Here's my low down..\n\nGraphics intensive, high end, extremely specialized work -> go for Apple, anything else -> use windows. Not that windows is better (Mac is any day better in terms of technology) but windows is a lot less headache when something goes down.\n\nHP/Compaq Desktop -> good value for money, decet looks\nHP/Compaq Laptop -> cheap but not that good a bet, decent looks\n\nZenith Desktop/Laptop -> Are you a techie?? If not, forget it. \n\nDell -> Best value for money looks good\n\nAcer -> cheapest, not sure about quality but definitely good to look at\n\nIBM(Now Lenovo) Laptop -> best performance, a bit pricey but looks very rugged and non - refined.
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The best Laptop is the one which meets your demand and you like most!\nFor example: HP laptops are elegant, but had some glitches from time to time, but if that doesnt bother you, they are good.\nIn general: you should set your needs before u buy one, like: do u travel a lot? if yes, then u need a light weighted and GOOD battery life laptop.\nIf you work in graphics& multimedia, you need a strong processor with powerful VGA card. \nIf u want it for Internet and such stuff, you wont be in need for a Super or Ultra fast processor, i mean a P III will do the job with 256 RAM will be more than enough..\nSo,, your needs dectates your choice..\nbest luck