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wizwor · 11-21-2012, 02:01 PM

This is a good place for anecdotes. My HP laptop is awaiting a fan replacement after having the track pad replaced twice inder warranty. My Acer had a disk and keyboard repaired under warranty. My Dell had a system board replaced (merlot). We have a problemless acer as1410. I'm pretty happy with all of theses except that hp -- the most expensive laptop I've ever owned. I would say that a $300 acer has more in common with a $300 lenovo than the $300 lenovo has with a $1000 lenovo.

Here are some reliability ratings for 2012...

Always like to bounce the anecdotes off the data.

If I were buying a laptop right now, I'd probably get a trinity just because it will run games better (esp OpenGL) and the prices are good. Drop into Staples Friday and grab this for $400...

Item: 100375
Model: B5Z58UA#ABA

HP Pavilion g7-2243us offers way more than just fun and games!
The HP Pavilion g7 gives you everything you need to keep in touch, get it done, and have some fun, all in a distinctive design.
•Next Gen AMD Quad-Core A8-4500M Accelerated 1.9GHz up to 2.8GHz 4MB L2 Cache Processor
•6GB DDR3 SDRAM Memory
•500GB 5400RPM Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
•17.3-inch diagonal HD+ BrightView LED-backlit display (1600 x 900)
•Windows 8

if you are looking for a 'protable desktop' or this for light/portable computing ($300)...

Item: 100374
Model: C6N76UA#ABA

HP Pavilion Sleekbook 14 is perfect for everyday everything!
Meet the everyday notebook that’s anything but ordinary. Get exclusive innovations like HP CoolSense to keep you comfortable and HP ProtectSmart which helps keep your data safe from bumps. Enjoy long battery life or swap it out to keep playing without recharging. At less than an inch thin and under four pounds, the HP Pavilion Sleekbook 14 is perfect for life on the go.
•Intel® Pentium® B987 1.5GHz 2MB L3 Cache Processor
•4GB DDR3 SDRAM Memory, Expandable to 8GB
•320GB 5400RPM Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
•14.0-inch diagonal HD BrightView LED-backlit display (1366 x 768)
•Windows 8

If you are looking for something really fun, turn the page in the flyer and grab the $700 12.5" touch screen, twist display Lenovo (rated second only to Apple for reliability)...

Item: 985048
Model: 33474HU

Designed for the future, the Lenovo ThinkPad Twist is a versatile, high performance touch-enabled ultrabook, which can be used as a tablet, laptop or media presenter.
The Lenovo S230U Ultrabook is a Staples Windows 8 Select PC representing the best in design, mobility and performance. The innovative 4-in-1 convertible Ultrabook can be used in notebook or tablet mode for maximum productivity and can easily flip to a convenient stand or tent mode for watching movies, reading, browsing and more.
•3rd Gen Intel® Core™ i5 – 3317U 1.7 GHz 3MB L3 Cache Processor; Enjoy an automatic burst of speed when you need it with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
•4GB 1600MHz DDR3
•500GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
•12.5" HD IPS Display with Touch Sensor
•Windows® 8

11-21-2012, 02:01 PM	#13
wizwor Wizard Posts: 1,068 Karma: 23867385 Join Date: Nov 2011 Device: kindle, fire	This is a good place for anecdotes. My HP laptop is awaiting a fan replacement after having the track pad replaced twice inder warranty. My Acer had a disk and keyboard repaired under warranty. My Dell had a system board replaced (merlot). We have a problemless acer as1410. I'm pretty happy with all of theses except that hp -- the most expensive laptop I've ever owned. I would say that a $300 acer has more in common with a $300 lenovo than the $300 lenovo has with a $1000 lenovo. Here are some reliability ratings for 2012... Always like to bounce the anecdotes off the data. If I were buying a laptop right now, I'd probably get a trinity just because it will run games better (esp OpenGL) and the prices are good. Drop into Staples Friday and grab this for $400... Item: 100375 Model: B5Z58UA#ABA HP Pavilion g7-2243us offers way more than just fun and games! The HP Pavilion g7 gives you everything you need to keep in touch, get it done, and have some fun, all in a distinctive design. •Next Gen AMD Quad-Core A8-4500M Accelerated 1.9GHz up to 2.8GHz 4MB L2 Cache Processor •6GB DDR3 SDRAM Memory •500GB 5400RPM Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection •17.3-inch diagonal HD+ BrightView LED-backlit display (1600 x 900) •Windows 8 if you are looking for a 'protable desktop' or this for light/portable computing ($300)... Item: 100374 Model: C6N76UA#ABA HP Pavilion Sleekbook 14 is perfect for everyday everything! Meet the everyday notebook that’s anything but ordinary. Get exclusive innovations like HP CoolSense to keep you comfortable and HP ProtectSmart which helps keep your data safe from bumps. Enjoy long battery life or swap it out to keep playing without recharging. At less than an inch thin and under four pounds, the HP Pavilion Sleekbook 14 is perfect for life on the go. •Intel® Pentium® B987 1.5GHz 2MB L3 Cache Processor •4GB DDR3 SDRAM Memory, Expandable to 8GB •320GB 5400RPM Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection •14.0-inch diagonal HD BrightView LED-backlit display (1366 x 768) •Windows 8 If you are looking for something really fun, turn the page in the flyer and grab the $700 12.5" touch screen, twist display Lenovo (rated second only to Apple for reliability)... Item: 985048 Model: 33474HU Designed for the future, the Lenovo ThinkPad Twist is a versatile, high performance touch-enabled ultrabook, which can be used as a tablet, laptop or media presenter. The Lenovo S230U Ultrabook is a Staples Windows 8 Select PC representing the best in design, mobility and performance. The innovative 4-in-1 convertible Ultrabook can be used in notebook or tablet mode for maximum productivity and can easily flip to a convenient stand or tent mode for watching movies, reading, browsing and more. •3rd Gen Intel® Core™ i5 – 3317U 1.7 GHz 3MB L3 Cache Processor; Enjoy an automatic burst of speed when you need it with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 •4GB 1600MHz DDR3 •500GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive •12.5" HD IPS Display with Touch Sensor •Windows® 8 Last edited by wizwor; 11-21-2012 at 02:15 PM.