Buying a lap top - any suggestions?

[happylabs]

Thanks for the responses so far. Toshiba seems to be a favorite among people I have talked to.

Never used a Mac. What is the difference and why do some people love them so much? I don't know if my old brain could figure out a new type of computer.

[Catty1]

I like Macs, especially with the Boot Camp that enables one to run Mac os and Windows - but they are D*** expensive!!!

[Barbara]

I can work Mac and Windows- but when I bought another netbook I bought a Dell again and it is fantastic.

[*LabLoverKEB*]

In my experience with Macs vs. PC's.... Macs are GREAT for multimedia stuff, (photo and video editing, paintshop, photoshop ect) and are nicer looking, and more expensive that a PC. I have a Dell laptop, ,and although it does all the things I need/want, I still prefer a Mac.

Good luck with the new laptop, and let us know what you get!

[Hellow]

Macs are an expensive PC, in my opinion.

Get the HP Pavilion dv7-1270us. Excellent laptop with great battery life.

[Nomilynn]

I recently bought the HP Pavilion dv7-2019ca and I LOOOOOVE it. I don't know what the battery is like because so far I haven't used it (I keep it plugged in). I do suggest getting a fan for underneath the computer though... it really helps to keep it cool.

[blue]

Unless its a hardware issue, could you backup your files and do a fresh OS install and restore your files?

For my usage Ild get an Acer, I dont need all the bells and wistles, and install XP pro on it.

If you need all the cow bells for multimedia, get the Mac. IF all you do is surf the web, basic office, email, and spread sheets the HP Pavilion looks real good.

Ive been looking at netbooks if my business ever gets off the ground, Ill dual boot with XP and Ubuntu until I can get certified for Win7.