Karma Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 I'm looking for a new laptop now and am curious to know what laptop brands are the most popular with the premed101 community:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anastasia Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 i use a macbook pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellorie Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 I like Dell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 I look more into the technical specs of the computer rather than brand, but generally won't buy unless its Dell/HP/Acer/Toshiba. I went with Dell last time due to a new release and excellent customer service even after the warranty expired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cass Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 I've only ever used HP and so far it hasn't given me any problems =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whodey Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 I really do not recommend HP. My model had a recall and STILL they wouldn't fix my laptop. The customer service is pretty awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renin Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 My Toshiba has given me problems (owned for about 3 yrs); but it was 1/3 the price of a MacBook; so ... depends which is more important to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mymeddream Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 I have had Acer and HP laptops and they both have been great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatonekid Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 My tech-whiz friend picked out a Dell for me. It worked great for the last ~5 years. I think it's time for a new laptop though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frozenarbitor Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 macpro, light, long battery life, and awesome note taking ability. i use garageband to record lecture and the pdf reader allow you to add notes and drawings to most pdf files. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerena Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 I used to sell computers! haha Toshiba's almost never broke down, it was ridiculous. But it all depends on what you are looking for, Karma! Brand isn't good enough. Factors to consider: price range operating system size weight memory processor display video built-ins (dvd player/burner, blueray, etc.) battery life warrenty There are so many different types of laptops out there. Don't sell yourself short. Do your research, and buy the best laptop for you. Here is a website you should look at though which discusses the most reliable laptop brands: http://voyager8.blogspot.com/2010/04/most-reliable-laptop-brands-are.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixFlare500 Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 For typical brand name computers, I think I'd go for Asus. A less-known brand is Lenovo, I've heard very good things about them. And just a note on Dell, I had to get a power supply replaced a couple years ago and their customer service was a nightmare to work with, took me a few tries to convince them something was broken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apache Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 i have a couple macbooks an the older one is almost 3 years old, it still works great. macs are good if you want an easy to use, light, virus-immune computer with immediate access to people who can fix it if you live by a mac store. on the other hand, macs are overpriced, lets be honest here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubcMDhopeful Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 Ive owned many brands such as HP and sony and I have not been satisfied with any of them. My brother has a Lenovo and he is really happy with the quality and also the support. My next laptop would definately be a Lenovo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apache Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 to juxtapose service i guess, i spilled water on my power cable, walked into the apple store and said the cable stopped working and they gave me a new one, i don't think apple tends to care about repairing things so much (they just gave me a new iphone when i cracked my screen, and fixed my comp no questions asked like 4 other times) since their product is expensive and they just re-sell returned products refurbished (which prob still nets a profit over the initial cost of production and repair) and people actually buy the re-furbished product. If they have to fix anything, the parts are cheap and they already have repair people at the apple shop, who if you're nice too can fix things for you they shouldn't at their own discretion. For typical brand name computers, I think I'd go for Asus. A less-known brand is Lenovo, I've heard very good things about them. And just a note on Dell, I had to get a power supply replaced a couple years ago and their customer service was a nightmare to work with, took me a few tries to convince them something was broken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clever Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 I have a macbook pro. It tends to crash when I have lots of things running.. Safari crashes when I play some flash games.. Otherwise it's pretty good. $1100 is not a good deal though. I'll probably send it in and get a new one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
premed89 Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 I have a white macbook and I've owned it for about 3.5 years now. Honesty I've never had any trouble with it. It hasn't froze once which is why I really love my Mac... I will never got back to windows... Like said above, they may be overpriced when you look at the other laptops you can buy on the market but I think it's worth every dollar. The battery life is still lasting longer than many new laptops would. The only problem I've had is the screen lighting has begun to decrease but you won't have that issue with the new macs I don't think... My advice would be to buy something you feel comfortable with though.. If you love windows well buy a laptop with windows (I haven't had any so I can't comment on different brands). Personally, I would suggest buying a mac. Very fast. Great battery life. Never freezes/crashes. Haven't had a virus on mine. Extremely durable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frozenarbitor Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 Btw, if you are used to using the tracking pad on mac, using other laptops without a mouse can be really painful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HBP Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 Gotta agree, the multitouch trackpad is a dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAstudent Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 IBM Thinkpad T60P. This is my 2nd Thinkpad; they have never let me down. They are made by Lenovo now but my understanding is that they are good quality. I have owned other brands such as HP and Toshiba and they all let me down. Thinkpad is the only brand I have never had problems with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBoss Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 to juxtapose service i guess, i spilled water on my power cable, walked into the apple store and said the cable stopped working and they gave me a new one, i don't think apple tends to care about repairing things so much (they just gave me a new iphone when i cracked my screen, and fixed my comp no questions asked like 4 other times) since their product is expensive and they just re-sell returned products refurbished (which prob still nets a profit over the initial cost of production and repair) and people actually buy the re-furbished product. If they have to fix anything, the parts are cheap and they already have repair people at the apple shop, who if you're nice too can fix things for you they shouldn't at their own discretion. Yes, I'm not terribly computer savvy but i've always been under the impression that macs are overpriced for the hardware you get, so it's not a big deal for them to replace broken parts because even when they sell refurbished things they still get a fairly good price for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Pixie* Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 I used to be a PC... turned to the dark side about a year and a half ago and got a Macbook Pro. I have been using it like crazy (school, travelling etc) - no scratches, no crashes or any other complaints. Still looks and works like brand new. $1800 well spent... My old Acer was a pain about 6 months into use. Mind you, if I was more computer savvy maybe I could have improved its performance. Or maybe I just wasn't lucky with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artistintheambulance Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 Mac all the way - for so many reasons. - I got tired of have three different programs pop up whenever I put a dvd in my dell laptop (realplayer, dell media player, windows media player) - I paid hundreds of dollars for an anti-virus subscription and my computer still got viruses on my dell (probably because of IE6's security issues) - I had to download multiple programs to do basic things....codecs, pdf viewers. This isn't near as much of a problem with Mac. - Mac operating systems are really streamlined - all of their programs work perfectly together. ie: iphoto, imovie, garageband, etc. - They have a good warranty program in case anything does go wrong ( I've had my macbook pro for over a year and not single problem) For me it comes down to the operating system - yes Macs are more expensive but they are by far a better computer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boa Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 I bought my laptop (HP) in August 2009 and its still working fine for now. However I must say that the battery life s u cks!! http://reviews.cnet.com/laptops/hp-g60-235dx/4505-3121_7-33496192.html?tag=mncol;lst Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osteon Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 I'm definitely a PC. I hate Mac. They are overpriced and have awful hardware. Don't even get me started on software compatibility... For example, a Dell precision comes with a 500 GB hard drive, 8 GB RAM, 1 GB dedicated graphics, 1900x1260 display (awesome), and an i7-840 series processor for around 2 grand. The same thing in a Mac would cost....wait a minute, those options aren't even available with Mac!....I guess you could get the MacBook air for the same price as the Dell though. After all, a low resolution screen, no memory, an archaic processor and a missing CD slot sound awesome for 2 grand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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