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    Comparable Brands?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by desisolja, Jul 31, 2007.

  1. desisolja

    desisolja Notebook Consultant

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    Hey everyone, this post is not intended to troll, so please don't take this the wrong way. I requested a return for my 1420 today as I simply couldn't stand my screen. As I am now back to looking for a new laptop, I must ask, what other brands are comparable in price to Dell? What really attracted me to Dell was the great price for the amazing specs one could configure. I know no other manufacturer can match this, but which are in the general ballpark?

    I'm looking at 14 inch screens. I know HP is in that price range. Some have mentioned Asus, but I don't know much about these. Obviously Mac, Lenovo, Sony, etc are way out of my price range. I saw a Toshiba Satellite 13 inch for only 750...does anyone have experience with these? Any input would be very appreciated.
     
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    I recommend HP. I think Dell and HP make the best budget laptops.
     
    Homer_Jay_Thompson, Jul 31, 2007
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    xie Notebook Consultant

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    Macs do not compete in the same price and size range.

    The 13.3" Macbook is not as performance heavy as the Dells and starts at $1100, the 15.4" MBP is not as portable or rugged and starts well above $1500.

    Asus, HP, and Compal/Sager? PowerNotebooks Xoticpc.com sell them.

    Also check out Lenovo ThinkPads.

    Acer, Toshiba, Compaq, etc are a little more "budget/low end"
     
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    desisolja Notebook Consultant

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    i would love the thinkpad, but i cant afford it.
     
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    Homer_Jay_Thompson, Jul 31, 2007
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