Our year-end bonus is coming up, and I would like to buy myself a new laptop. What brand would you recommend?
I’m not usually brand-centric, but with laptops/notebooks, I tend to favor two brands alone because of its reliability: Fujitsu and Toshiba.
I know … they’re not as cheap as the Acers. However, for something that you would use for a couple of years or more, it’s probably worth the investment. (As a side note, the notebook I probably won’t buy ever again is a Compaq. We had a number of Compaqs at work which kept on experiencing the weirdest problems.)
Nowadays, I’m leaning towards the Fujitsu more because of their hard drive technology. They way they were able to squish a hard disk in a 1.8″ is just amazing. I would definitely give my business on a company that invests on this kind of R&D.
The Q series of Fujitsu, when bought in Europe, comes with built-in HSPDA — no need to lug around a separate 3G data card. Just stick in your 3G or HSPDA capable SIM card, and you’re all set. And, at 2.2 lbs, it’s almost too good to be true.
But don’t take my word for it: Go to your favorite PC store and try out some of the notebooks on sale. Visit some of the popular notebook review websites, too.
By the way, I currently have my eyes set on the Fujitsu P1610. My bitter half is scoffing at the idea (I haven’t used a tablet in my life), but I’m pretty much drawn to it. I’m holding out for a while, as it’s probably best to wait for Vista to come out before I do any serious purchasing.
Hope this helps.
Fujitsu is also my preferred brand of laptop. I liked Thinkpad too before they sold it to Lenovo. I have a Dell and its pretty good. But I don\’t know if Dell is available in your country.
Toshiba Portege M400!
leming, yeah, I don\’t think Dell laptops are being sold here. Too bad. I heard they were very customizable.
Jasper, I was just checking out the M400 :) Very very nice machine, noh? (Argh, if only it were a little lighter!)
Im starting school and Im thinking of getting a tablet too. When is the best time to buy one?
Toshibas are overpriced in Manila. Highway robbery courtesy of Tricom. Better to buy in the States, where you can get laptop almost 20,000 pesos cheaper.
anong laptop binili mo?
Throwing in another vote for Fujitsu. I use a Fujitsu E Series, and I have nothing but high praises for it. I\’m thinking of purchasing C1410, but like you, I will wait until Vista comes out.
Gosh do I want to buy a Fujitsu right now. I have to remind myself to wait until March (when Vista is probably fully rolled out). Now I\’m leaning towards the Stylistic tablet. Arghh.