Any recommendations on a laptop?

[Sonia59]

I have very bad luck with laptops, so I don't know what to think about them anymore! Many problems with a HP, problems with a Samsung (this was a notebook, so different category though), and now I have problems with a new Toshiba. And I am very careful with any kind of material, so I don't think it's me, really. A lot of money goes in buying new but not functional stuff

Perhaps the solution would be to go for professional models rather than a specific brand. Pro series do not seem to have such short time life...I would say Dell, Acer, HP.

[Scooter's Mom]

I have a Dell that I "custom built" from their website and have loved it. I bought it when I went back to school a few years ago.

My husband claimed it once I quit school and now he mainly uses it for games and HULU. lol - but it's been a really good machine.

[Randi]

I say, get a Mac! Even a second-hand one will probably be better and last longer than any PC. Have a look here: http://www.apple.com/mac/