PC Laptop Suggestions
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- nearestexit
I need to get a PC laptop but have no idea what is good or bad (I've only used Macs).
My brother told me Sony's (good quality) and Toshiba's (good value) are the way to go.
Anyone else have any suggestions? Thanks
- fate_redux0
Sony's are ok, but they've only recently started making quality hardware/software as far as laptops go. I will probably only buy vaios, but they aren't perfect.
Toshiba and IBM are good and sturdy. They are dependable.
Stay away from HP and Compaq, and even Dell. Dell will sell you a brick.
- Hym0
from personal experience, if there is the cash go IBM, otherwhise Toshiba
If you really would like to compete with your apple buddies on cute machines then you could look at Sony or Asus
- rabattski0
buddy of mine went thru 3 different vaios. only problems. but that is a couple of years ago so could / should be better.
ibm thinkpad's always good. but always expensive.
- tank0
'cute'?
- ribit0
I've got a Powerbook for web stuff, but want to get a PC laptop for 3D and testing... looking at the Sony Aseries 397? or Fseries 115something... (why dont they give them memorable names???)
Which is the best of the 15" Vaio laptops? (esp. for running Alias StudioTools-Autostudio)
- 4square0
Since I started buying computers on my own dime, I have bought nothing but Sony and (knock on wood) have had not one problem. I have a Sony Vaio Laptop and a Sony Desktoop, the desktop has been with me for 3.5 years now and not one problem.
Maybe luck of the draw, I have to restart (due to program errors) my G5 at work more than either of my sony's.
- liquid0
why a laptop for 3d? you got the dough like that to get lap hardware?
- kevincoffey0
thinkpads are good...I think the IBM T42p is the best for slim/powerful/robust/high res screen etc... The Vaio's are nice too, but other then the FS series they are bricks. If you can afford it - i'd say the IBM T42p is the best.
- jeedoubleu0
If you don't mind carrying a brick around with you then go Dell. If you want the ugliest pece of shit on the market go IBM. If you have a lot of money to spend then go Sony, but if you want the real shit, then Toshiba is the only way to go.
http://www.toshiba.ca/web/produc…
This is the P30. It doesn't look like they are selling the P20 anymore, which is what I have, and it's a little more impressive than the P30 but the P30 is still good to go!
- ribit0
I'd consider a tower too, but dont know where to start...and laptops are just more convenient moving between home and the office (hooked up to large screen at both locations). What is a good PC desktop that is powerful AND good looking (and major brand)?
- fate_redux0
build your own desktop.
I wouldn't call Thinkpads ugly. I actually like the new styling job they got, with the smooth, PSP-surface like reflective bar across teh top and stuff. Looks dec'
- zento20
if you can afford it, get a panasonic, they are not available in all countries, so look around.
the lightest and sturdiest laptops there is and has some of the best battery life too..thier new Y2 weighs only 1,5 kg and has a 14 inch screen - no 3D hardware though, but why would u want that in a laptop anyway - gets obsolete real fast
- kevincoffey0
The Thinkpad isn't about style, its a work-horse, that you could drop a few times and not worry about it breaking. The T42p is designed for professional 3D it has 1600 px screen and a beefy graphics card...just its not cheap
- setsolid0
NEVER get a Toshiba Labtop! trust me on this. The old Toshiba used to be build solid.... but not anymore...
- ribit0
I dont want to build anything... I just want to find the PC equivalent of a Powerbook really... good design, good features, big screen, good support and documentation... and good 3D capability specifically for Alias Autostudio.
- setsolid0
just to let you now that about 85% of the labtop in the world is made in Taiwan... this includes Apple Powerbook. Well because of wallmark... 90% of our shit is made in china anyways. The only thing that is not from asia is CPU... but that is going to be change soon also.
- rabattski0
hey didn't the new thinkpad's have a default fingerprint reader? that's freakin' cool. i assume you can use it instead of passwords so it unlocks everything.
- ribit0
whos cares where its built?...what counts is where its designed, and by who.
- myobie0
http://www-132.ibm.com/webapp/wc…
look at that trash, man this sweet...
- toastie0
i'd actually recommend a Sager bought from a reseller, like
They use the same components as the brand names and cost waaaay cheaper. But then again, some people are suckers and just like a brandname logo on their laptop.