Laptop Suggestions - Lateral-g Forums

CRCRFT78 · #1 01-25-2011, 10:23 AM

I need to buy a laptop for school, any suggestions? Will be used for the usual browsing, media, etc etc. Would prefer something with good speed and memory. What is everyone using?

**tones2SS** · #2 01-25-2011, 04:19 PM

Asus makes a killer pc/laptop.
I have an Asus pc, and it kicks ass. My bro has an Asus laptop and has had zero issues with it as well.

jimbo · #3 01-25-2011, 06:22 PM

I just bought this Asus yesterday. Seems like a nice unit.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Asus+-+L...&skuId=1769288

**XcYZ** · #4 01-26-2011, 04:22 AM

I have a Toshiba. No complaints, been great so far.

**Ketzer** · #5 01-26-2011, 05:27 AM

I just got a new Asus as well and I love it so far.
Swapping over from an old HP. Had a few issues with the HP, worst of was batteries and these were common problems that HP knew about but once the warranty was up, they said too bad... but some of my friends have HP and swear by them.

Jeff-

NOVA · #6 01-26-2011, 08:54 AM

I had never heard of Asus, I thought you guys meant Acer ... price looks good too!

Krazed · #7 01-27-2011, 04:16 PM

Ive been dealing with computers for 10+ years now, specifically in the Small Business world. I also do a lot at home on my own time and I can't fault anyone for suggesting ASUS. It was the first thing that came to mind for a suggestion as well.

I have one for my personal use, though all our work laptops are Lenovo ThinkPad (Or IBM ThinkPad as they use to be known) but they are a bit pricey. Durable , but expensive.

Go with any of the ASUS models you prefer, though I'd suggest any of the U Series vs the K series ones. They have newer processors, more memory and such.

AND.. the best part about ASUS is they now have a 1 year accidental damage warranty for FREE! All in all, a great company to work with, and they make great products and have been around for years.

jcal87 · #8 01-27-2011, 04:32 PM

Get a mac

nvr2fst · #9 01-27-2011, 05:21 PM

Asus has been building motherboards for quite some time and are the top leader in the world I believe. Most laptops over the years have had intenal ASUS equip. I read an article awhile back which stated that they wanted to get into the laptop market due only to help boost there profit margins in lieu of a small percentage they get for selling motherboard to other competitors. Smart move on there part.
I run a mac notebook,for what I use it for (on job sites) its not worth the coin.
However I personally like my mac desk top.

61ragtop · #10 01-27-2011, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jcal87

Get a mac

I switched to a mac a year ago and will never go back to a windows based machine!! Well worth the extra $$$$