Comments on: What is the best laptop computer to buy?

By: Jason M

Jason M — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 06:56:59 +0000

You will definitely need something with a bit of "kick" to it. If it were me I would be looking for something that at least 2Gb’s of ram (preferably expandable to more), the biggest fastest hard drive I could find, something like a 100+ Gb 7200rpm SATA. A DVD-RW+- is a no brainer. I would MAKE SURE your video card does not share RAM, but has at least 128-256mb of it’s own video ram. and you will need firewire. Then from there pick the fastest processor your budget will allow. I’m partial to AMD’s but a mid-high range core duo should do you fine.
Other things to consider are things like battery life (the more cells the better), how heavy it is , built in wifi /bluetooth is pretty standard now but you’ll want that, and if you can spring for it I would even consider something that has a built in webcam and TV tuner.
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Normally I do recommend this high end, but it will come in VERY handy if you end up using Adobe Premier or other high end video editing software. You want it to last you through your entire school program, so spend more now and get your bases covered.

I have worked on laptops for years and find Toshibas easiest to work on and get parts for. I’ve had good luck with Acers. Not too crazy about Dells… I’d even check out Alienware.

Hope that helps and doesn’t make it more confusing.

By: andychuck

andychuck — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 06:10:59 +0000

Well this is kind of a loaded question…the best…go to Alienware/falcon Northwest or one of those guys that will supply you with one for a rather large sum…if you are looking for an update for the Vaio, just get a newer one…most laptops can be supplied with a DVD burner from the company that makes it, and most any reputable company will be fine.
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By: Phillip B

Phillip B — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 06:00:59 +0000

Think about upgrading the one you have, more RAM, better graphics card, DVD burner and bigger(bigger the better, movies take a lot of space) hard drive , would work out cheaper and can be done quite easily.
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By: lindastrassle9152@sbcglobal.net

lindastrassle9152@sbcglobal.net — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 05:33:59 +0000

no not one is better then others all has the same bits and piece's.
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By: Michael H

Michael H — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 04:52:59 +0000

With what you need to do definately go for an Apple MacBook but get the one with DVD burner. It is what i have and they are brilliant with a fantastic screen. They may be a little more expensie but they are worth every cent. Go try one at an Apple seller.
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By: glablj

glablj — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 04:03:59 +0000

Hello:

Both DELL and Gateway have some pretty nice ones. You may end up needing a better model than the lower-end models, but both have good mid-priced models in the $700 to $800 US price range.

Cheers!
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By: Jebediah_Springfield

Jebediah_Springfield — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 03:44:59 +0000

If you getting into films and movies….I’d get a Mac
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By: Heather

Heather — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 02:55:59 +0000

Dude! You’re getting a Dell!!……..that’s what I have. And it is great.
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By: John Doe

John Doe — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 02:39:59 +0000

macbook pro with built in web cam
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By: Happy Guy

Happy Guy — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 02:25:59 +0000

I’ve always preferred Toshiba for laptops!

But you may want to look into Mac’s for multimedia. I’ve never owned one, so I cant say about those.
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