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 insomxPremium
join:2003-01-26
Canada | reply to Mospaw
Re: [Notebooks] Rant about laptops said by Mospaw:And you know, despite your bad luck with laptops, you're not doing well. Sure, the machines are crapping out on you, but you're getting new, fully warranted machines for the price of the warranty. Kind of like free upgrades. That's not a bad deal. So really, the route your taking isn't all that bad.  That is very true. I've been getting upgrades almost every year for the price of a warrenty (which isn't bad). It's kinda sad that this way is almost better
said by Mospaw:how is the power at your house ? do you have problems with other appliances ? if no , you're just unluccky with laptops . i've had dell , acer and now hp and have NEVER had a single problem with mine in 10 years , my 4 year old dell 1560 is still going strong and it's been on 24/7 for 4 years . ibm , dell and hp all make good laptops , buisness class seem to be a bit more durable , go through fewer changes and have better warranties . hope your next purchase has no problems It would be nice to have all these issues connected with a single source, but that isn't so  . The power in the house is fine, and in fact I use an APC Smart-UPS and I plug my laptop into there to charge it (overkill eh?).
Like quetwo mentioned, business laptops seem to be more durable, I might have to go with that on my next purchase.
I'll update once futureshop gets the word from the repair company they are outsourcing too... 
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| said by insomx:Like quetwo mentioned, business laptops seem to be more durable, I might have to go with that on my next purchase.Thanks for your replies everyone There are rugged "business" notebooks...and bargain "business" notebooks...don't be fooled. It really is quality of construction, and price will be your best guide. Even Dell has some cheap, bargain business laptops...note: I did not say "bad"...just cheap. Frankly, there is no brand name out there that can make an exclusive claim to quality, most major brands have both better, and lesser built notebooks.
IMHO, there is nothing wrong with a low cost notebook, based on your needs and usage...as long as one acknowledges that there is a reason that one notebook costs $499, and one costs $1,499. It really is more than just a larger hard drive, or faster cpu...
This I will say, and not as a jab at anyone: How a notebook holds up is ever so often at the hands of the end-user! None of my co-workers claim to be tough on their notebooks, yet I can usually make a very accurate prediction when new notebooks get sent out to the field, which 3 or 4 will be the first to require repair/replacement...almost like clock-work!
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