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Kip · 13-07-2008

I don't really have a preference. Both my laptop and desktop are Dell. My family has owned an IBM and a Comp U Ad in the past.

Samaki · 13-07-2008

I would say dell since it's the only brand of computer I've ever really worked with, but I would much rather put together a computer than by a pre-built brand name computer...

UnMarth · 13-07-2008

Hmm... I will take this from a laptop perspective, as they are mostly bought as whole units with a brand name. I picked Toshiba, as I have a few Toshiba Portegé laptops, And they rock! 11" weight less than 2KG. Can't get better than that?

Also, IBM Lenevos, They are of a great build. I don't personally own one (wishing too though!) but I have used many other peoples laptops.

As for desktops... Well normally I go for AMD processors, always have done, But I am likely to swtich to the Core Duo whatever for my next machine. With an ATI graphics card... I normally get ATI, but recently I am using my first nVidia. Its done well so far, But I miss my ATI :P.

As for motherboards... Anything will do, as long as its upto my required spec and doesn't have a VIA chipset. Seriously, how are VIA still in business? I never had bad troubles from them. And maybe for my next purchase, try and get as many PCIe slots. Not all for graphic cards. But I might want to add some speedy Stuff in there. Like a 10GbEth Card when it comes around ;-) or some SATA3 raid controller.

Ram, erm... some generic brand name. Never go for the cheapst stuff... Guranteed to be dogey or dead stuff. Powersupply, again, not the cheapest but a brand name generic brandname for a decent price. Not pickey really.

mm3 · 13-07-2008

I guess I'll go down in order.

Laptops:
1.) Apple
2.) Dell / HP (tied)
3.) Toshiba

Desktops:
1.) Dell / HP (tied)
2.) Apple
3.) IBM

I absolutely hate Gateway as a company, and their machines are usually made of dirt. I don't really like VAIOs either, not because they're a bad company (Sony), but because from my experiences their internals are not very reliable, namely their RAM and Hard Drives.

~~DarkSunDS~~ · 13-07-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eddy

I choice Acer, because right now I'm using a Acer Laptop with Vista on it.

That.

betagame · 13-07-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevre

I don't buy PCs pre-built, I buy the components and put them together

. There should be an options for that.

yes me and my dad do that.

Trav · 17-07-2008

As far as desktops go, I buy components individually and build it myself. For laptops I go with Apple.

mm3 · 17-07-2008

Quote:

as far as desktops go, i buy components individually and build it myself. For laptops i go with apple.

ftw!

jayschares · 17-07-2008

I Have a Gateway i don't know what possessed me to buy it though. i could have gone with a dell and probably saved some money. I Built my desktop though, and i have to say i would do it again, its nice to know whats in it and how it works, easier to fix if anything goes wrong.

magicstar · 23-07-2008

i dont have a favorite brand as i build my own computers

View Poll Results: Fav. Computer Brand
Acer	5	20.00%
Gateway	0	0%
Dell	6	24.00%
HP	10	40.00%
Apple	10	40.00%
IBM	3	12.00%
Commodore Gaming	0	0%
Alienware	1	4.00%
eMachines	0	0%
Everex	0	0%
Fujitsu	0	0%
Compaq	0	0%
Hitachi	0	0%
Panasonic	0	0%
Sharp	0	0%
Sony	0	0%
Toshiba	6	24.00%
WidowPC	0	0%
Zepto	0	0%
VoodooPC	2	8.00%
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13-07-2008	#11 (permalink)
Kip Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: Florida, USA Age: 19 Posts: 412	I don't really have a preference. Both my laptop and desktop are Dell. My family has owned an IBM and a Comp U Ad in the past.

13-07-2008	#12 (permalink)
Samaki Lurker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida, United States Posts: 451 Blog Entries: 23	I would say dell since it's the only brand of computer I've ever really worked with, but I would much rather put together a computer than by a pre-built brand name computer...

13-07-2008	#13 (permalink)
UnMarth Mitte! Mitte! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: UK Posts: 617 Blog Entries: 17	Hmm... I will take this from a laptop perspective, as they are mostly bought as whole units with a brand name. I picked Toshiba, as I have a few Toshiba Portegé laptops, And they rock! 11" weight less than 2KG. Can't get better than that? Also, IBM Lenevos, They are of a great build. I don't personally own one (wishing too though!) but I have used many other peoples laptops. As for desktops... Well normally I go for AMD processors, always have done, But I am likely to swtich to the Core Duo whatever for my next machine. With an ATI graphics card... I normally get ATI, but recently I am using my first nVidia. Its done well so far, But I miss my ATI :P. As for motherboards... Anything will do, as long as its upto my required spec and doesn't have a VIA chipset. Seriously, how are VIA still in business? I never had bad troubles from them. And maybe for my next purchase, try and get as many PCIe slots. Not all for graphic cards. But I might want to add some speedy Stuff in there. Like a 10GbEth Card when it comes around ;-) or some SATA3 raid controller. Ram, erm... some generic brand name. Never go for the cheapst stuff... Guranteed to be dogey or dead stuff. Powersupply, again, not the cheapest but a brand name generic brandname for a decent price. Not pickey really.

13-07-2008	#14 (permalink)
mm3 Metal Militia Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New York Age: 17 Posts: 1,011	I guess I'll go down in order. Laptops: 1.) Apple 2.) Dell / HP (tied) 3.) Toshiba Desktops: 1.) Dell / HP (tied) 2.) Apple 3.) IBM I absolutely hate Gateway as a company, and their machines are usually made of dirt. I don't really like VAIOs either, not because they're a bad company (Sony), but because from my experiences their internals are not very reliable, namely their RAM and Hard Drives.

17-07-2008	#17 (permalink)
Trav Lurker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Maine, USA Age: 19 Posts: 59	As far as desktops go, I buy components individually and build it myself. For laptops I go with Apple.

17-07-2008	#19 (permalink)
jayschares Regular Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Iowa, USA Age: 19 Posts: 99	I Have a Gateway i don't know what possessed me to buy it though. i could have gone with a dell and probably saved some money. I Built my desktop though, and i have to say i would do it again, its nice to know whats in it and how it works, easier to fix if anything goes wrong.

23-07-2008	#20 (permalink)
magicstar Away Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Loughborough, UK Age: 17 Posts: 12	i dont have a favorite brand as i build my own computers