I've been wanting to buy a new laptop for a while, but I've been stuck when it comes to which brand I should choose. I don't know a ton about computers (which is why I'm here), but I've got a basic idea of what I want.
As far as specs go, ideally I'd like to have:
Windows 7 or Windows 8 operating system
Intel Core i7, 3 GHz or more
Memory:12 GB or more (flexible on this, but nothing below 8GB)
Hard Drive Capacity:750 GB or more
Dedicated Graphics
I'm flexible on price (though I'd like to stay under $1,100 if possible). In the past, I've had a lot of trouble with HP, Gateway, and Sony, so I'd rather avoid those brands.
Right now, Lenovo is at the top of my list only because they've got great deals on the type of laptop that I'm looking for. I've heard a lot of mixed reviews though. Dell is also pretty high up on my list because my last Dell laptop lasted for a long time without much loss in quality. I hear a lot of mixed reviews on Dell too though, and that was only one laptop.
In your opinion, which brand has the most reliable product? I want something that's not going to overheat and shut off (eventually one of my HP laptops kept heating up so much that the inside started frying, and it was done for), and I don't want something with constant glitching (like the wireless internet switch randomly turning itself off or getting the blue screen of death on several occasions). I'm not a stickler for great customer service, but decent customer service would be nice.
As far as specs go, ideally I'd like to have:
Windows 7 or Windows 8 operating system
Intel Core i7, 3 GHz or more
Memory:12 GB or more (flexible on this, but nothing below 8GB)
Hard Drive Capacity:750 GB or more
Dedicated Graphics
I'm flexible on price (though I'd like to stay under $1,100 if possible). In the past, I've had a lot of trouble with HP, Gateway, and Sony, so I'd rather avoid those brands.
Right now, Lenovo is at the top of my list only because they've got great deals on the type of laptop that I'm looking for. I've heard a lot of mixed reviews though. Dell is also pretty high up on my list because my last Dell laptop lasted for a long time without much loss in quality. I hear a lot of mixed reviews on Dell too though, and that was only one laptop.
In your opinion, which brand has the most reliable product? I want something that's not going to overheat and shut off (eventually one of my HP laptops kept heating up so much that the inside started frying, and it was done for), and I don't want something with constant glitching (like the wireless internet switch randomly turning itself off or getting the blue screen of death on several occasions). I'm not a stickler for great customer service, but decent customer service would be nice.