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Is there a difference between makers?

  • 30-08-2011 9:22am
    #1
    atilladehun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,629 ✭✭✭


    Hi,

    I'm a mac user but I have to get a windows laptop for work. I really didn't think it would be this much hassle. I know I need windows pro for the network. I can compare specs but all the models confuse me. Everyone I speak to says oh don't get Toshiba/dell/Sony/hp etc.

    All I want is
    4GB RAM
    320 GB HDD
    i3 processor

    and I would like 17" screen but accept 15".
    Work will order me a Toshiba satellite pro c660-1nr but if I found something else I could just get that and be reimbursed. It looks like a grand computer to me and like I said if I found a 17" at a similar price I'd get it but there always seems to be someone saying don't get ..x.. brand.

    Thanks for the help.
    Paul


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  • #2
    reganww
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8 ✭reganww


    I have a 17" Dell laptop that I bought 4 years ago.
    The problem is the size and weight - if you're going to be doing a lot of travelling - its a pain.

    Next time I will be getting a 15" - saving my back and the battery power.

    I know some people who swear they would never buy a dell, but they have gone through a couple of laptops in the meantime??

    Personal choice really.


  • #3
    -Chris-
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,035 ✭✭✭✭-Chris-


    Let work buy you the computer. You'll find a bad report for every manufacturer out there.
    At least if work have done the selection & purchasing, if there're any issues with reliability they'll be doing their best to help you out instead of wondering "why did we let him buy his own laptop?".


  • #4
    FSL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,456 ✭✭✭FSL


    -Chris- wrote: »
    Let work buy you the computer. You'll find a bad report for every manufacturer out there.
    At least if work have done the selection & purchasing, if there're any issues with reliability they'll be doing their best to help you out instead of wondering "why did we let him buy his own laptop?".

    Best advice by far.


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