Devan

Toshiba and HP are usally under a $1000 ... unless you want to go the Dell route. If it's just surfing, and entertainment, with a little work thrown in, it's all good. If you are worried about them breaking down, then get extended warranty, although they'll probably make the excuse that physical damage does not count.

shlammed

because if a virus happens to **** up your OS that is a software issue not an issue with the hardware in your laptop

HP or Lenovo the same virus will do the same thing to any laptop running the same OS

loudsubz

ACER ....

I love mine I use for work. Its in the field (literally used outside, in basements, on the ground, on top of machinery and cardboard boxes etc). It has been knocked over by people and dropped on the floor. The lid is a bit scratched, but everything works perfect. It never sees a traditional office desk setup for very long so I put it through its paces for sure.

I could have gotten lucky and got a good unit, but I have 0 complaints. I am running X Pro on it and it boots up in 30 seconds or so.

weezybaby

I got a sony vaio, i bought it before all my friends and it outlasted all of them and is still going. They had acer, hp, toshiba, and compaqs.

The asus looks good too

weezybaby

LOL wow

loudsubz

Mike...

this is all you need

http://www.notebookreview.com/

Look at the most popular models, and read reviews.

pbovo

he may be right man.. he took a laptop class in high school... so he knows what hes talking about

Joker

hp laptops or LG? and experience with either?

integra_Anthony

Lg is crap. They tend to overheat.

bruce fee

you should never spend more than $10 on anything made by LG or BenQ

99CivicSiR

I would still get an IBM laptop, you might spend a bit more than on an HP/Dell, but it will be worth it.

viper_2_4

Maybe 5 years ago when IBM made them, however since Lenovo has bought the Thinkpad line, they are pure garbage (I personally went through 3 R52s, complete garbage, I know a few people with T60s, also garbage)...

I'd run, not walk away from Lenovo Thinkpads...Same with Acer

07Ex

Have you given any thought to the new Macbooks? You can install Windows on them. I've had one for about 2 years now and haven't had any problems with it.

viper_2_4

I'd also recommend the Macbook, they are pretty decent, although expensive...

If you were going to get a Macbook (or Pro) and you can wait a few months that would be better, rumours are a very different new one will be coming out in teh Sept/Oct time frame...

Although if your a student (not sure if you are) and you buy one now, you get a free ipod touch (and the student discount on the laptop)

07Ex

^ Even if you're not a student, I can get you that promotion.

viper_2_4

I'm pretty sure you need a valid student number (I'm not sure if they validate it any way however)...but I think you can get around that fairly easily

07Ex

The promotion is not only good for students, but also for teachers with a valid teacher's card.

viper_2_4

Oh, fair enough..that makes sense...

Redeyelove

I am boycotting Dell. You should too!

ashtonp24

HP's under $1000 aren't that good.

The two HP business laptops I have are absolutely rock solid, but they are strictly for the corporate traveller. They don't have the best graphics cards, sound cards, etc. that the general consumer market would demand.

I also have two lenovo thinkpads, which are built very well, they're also very reliable and I've never had a problem with either.

Bad experiences for me include Toshiba, Acer, and Sony Vaio.