Laptop Computer Brands

Laptop Computer Brands: Making the Right Choice

Even if you know exactly what size, speed, and processing power you’re looking for in your new laptop, the wide selection of computer brands can leave you in a daze. With at least a dozen brands to choose from, how can you know that you’re making the right choice? The truth is that there are a lot of great computer brands. And to help you out, I’ve made a list of some of the most popular ones. Let’s take a look.

Dell

Dell used to be the PC authority brand. They seem to be losing some of their recognition. Many complain of poor customer service, and Dell’s computers often seem a bit overpriced considering features and quality. If you take the time to look, you can probably find a better deal elsewhere.

Toshiba

Toshiba seems to make good laptops, but they can be a little pricey. Overall, tech support has a good reputation. If I found a good deal, I wouldn’t hesitate to purchase a Toshiba computer.

HP/Compaq

HP merged with Compaq in 2002. HP/Compaq seems to make good, affordable computers. In fact, I’m typing this article up on a Compaq right now. I’ve been very happy with it. Costumer service does not have the best reputation, but I’ve personally never needed to use it.

Gateway

Gateways are cheap computers. Cheap price tags and cheap parts. If you take very good care of your machines, you might be fine with a Gateway. Otherwise, I’d be very cautious.

Apple

Here’s my take on the never-ending PC vs. Mac debate. Apple makes wonderful, reliable computers that are very pricey and sometimes suffer from compatibility issues. Make sure that you know what software you want to run before you buy a Mac. Double-check that there are Mac versions available. Then, if you have the budget to cover the price of a Mac, I would buy one. On the other hand, most Americans (like me) don’t have enough cash sitting around to pay Apple prices. I’ve always found PCs to be very adequate and much more affordable than Macs.

Sony’s VAIO

Sony makes some fast, high-quality laptops. But be prepared to pay for them. VAIOs are a great choice if you can afford the price tag.

Keep in mind that while we can make generalizations about brand names, each laptop is unique. It’s best to investigate the particular model that you are considering purchasing.