Yes. Thinkpad is what Lenovo bought from IBM to put their name on the map. they are extremely high quality. Lenovo has dropped the quality on a few models (the Z series was horrible) but since has ramped it back up. I had two from the IBM era and now 2 from Lenovo. Like I said though they are business oriented. Their screens are sometimes lower quality and they are never really made to play games etc.
Say no to HP... cheap hardware, and they're known to have a short lifespan. I second the notion of getting a ThinkPad if you really want something reliable. You really can't beat the value you get out of a ThinkPad with any other laptop.
No to HP. I personally own an ASUS and I love it. All the ASUS owners I speak to love theirs as well. Very reliable. I also hear that ACER is good.
Another question I never asked... What is the main difference between AMD and Intel processors? Just a different brand? What AMD processors are comparable to Intels? What are the best processors each brand makes, and which are faster?
Bump* Just learned my Macbook is going to have to be sold for scrap parts so I'm looking for a new PC. I had my Mac for 5 years so I'm not familiar with current technology. I'm looking preferably for a 15 inch PC with a low end GPU because I occasionally do video editing. I've been looking at the standard Dell XPS 15 because with discounts I can get it around 700. Any recommendations?
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Sorry about diverting the thread for a bit OP but quick question I'm considering these 3 laptops on the lower end of the price scale,(I'm not ballin' like some of you high rollers ) what would y'all recommend or are there any others under $500 that are better? http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Lenovo+...lack/4592611.p?id=1218493897580&skuId=4592611 http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Dell+-+...lack/4154889.p?id=1218456970600&skuId=4154889 http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Asus+-+...lack/4601974.p?id=1218496160600&skuId=4601974
I ended up getting this. For the price it seems great. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/HP+-+15...wter/4672883.p?id=1218503713729&skuId=4672883
I just purchased a Lenovo x220 with i5 and Intel 128GB SSD. I really wanted to get a new ASUS B3 based on my positive experience with my ASUS UL30VT but the Lenovo had both key requirements standard (slot to use a smart card reader and TPM chip standard... the ASUS could also handle the smart card reader but the TPM chip was an option). The ASUS was a bit more modern (chiclet keyboard, nicer packaging) and had an i7 processor but I am happy with the performance of the x220 (light, fast, very quiet, and the pointer is pretty handy). Spent around a $1,100, which is up there in Apple territory but I think its a more solid choice.
So you're really high on the ASUS? I gotta confess, I don't know a lot about them and thought they were along the same lines as ACER.
Man, I don't know about HP. I figured in terms of dependability HP ranked below Lenovo and Dell. Am I incorrect?
ASUS has been making motherboards for a long time. When they entered the laptop space they seemed to take the approach of using the best parts and not just a complete kit. As a result their laptops offered better performance and since they didn't have the brand recognition as Dell or HP they usually offered more performance for the price. I didn't have a single problem with my ASUS. It was light, and since it used a 7300 processor the battery length was incredible (almost 10 hrs on a charge). You could bosst performance to just under more modern i3 processors. And they offered longer 2yr warranty including accidental replacement (for 1 yr). The new ZenBook is so nice the folks at Apple are suing them since its too competitive to Mac Airs. The new B3 uses a different battery design (3 cell, but supposed to be decent battery length). The Lenovo x220 also offers long battery life (7-8 hrs) with the standard 6 cell. You can get a 9 cell that gets longer than 10 hrs. And an external battery "slice" that when combined with the 9 cell gets over 20 hours. The ThinkPads are bulletproof (the past 3 companies I have worked for used T410s and X2xxs as a result). I used to work at HP, and I know laptops wee not their best products. I had a DV9000 that the motherboard failed after a few months. I understand the UltraBooks are improved, but I would still favor a Lenovo, ASUS, Toshiba, or even a Dell and Acer over HP at this point.
I'm going to reply again to this thread. I have had an ASUS for the past 4 months and I absolutely love it, and it is one of the cheaper U-series models with an Intel i3. Though it has good body-build quality I wish I had shelled out the extra $100-$150 to get one of the aluminum laptops or other higher end laptops. Truth be told, my brother wants a laptop for school and I want an aluminum ASUS so I may just give him my current laptop for his birthday. And now ASUS has desktop computers. I have heard many people say Toshiba and ASUS make the best available non-Mac laptops. ASUS has some high-end novelty laptops: Lambo and Bamboo
Update. I know HP has some bad beef but I just picked up my HP http://www.bestbuy.com/site/HP+-+15...mber/4815065.p?id=1218533331581&skuId=4815065 So far everything feels great. Computer is fast, display is great. Comes with Beats Audio which sounds great. For under 600 I think I made a good choice. Computer also came with free year of Anti Virus and free data transfer from my old computer.
Just curious, is anyone considering waiting for the Windows 8 laptop/tablet hybrids from ASUS at the end of this year? If not, anyone up to date on the best ASUS laptops currently on the market? Price isn't so much an issue as is weight, battery life, size (probably 13" or 15"), and GPU capabilities.
Alright, I never bought my laptop, but I'm getting ready to, in the next week or so. I'm considering a couple different Lenovos, and an Asus or two. Which brand makes the better laptop? Both seem to have pretty good reviews. I know Lenovo isn't as highly thought of (outside of the Thinkpad), but it seems I can get more bang for my buck at Lenovo. This is the one I seem to like the most: Lenovo Ideapad Y570
