You say "DELL" as if they're bad. They're not
bad computers. They're not
outstanding computers, either, but they're usually a pretty good deal, and the costumer service is top notch. That's exactly the computer I would recommend as a combination of price, performance, and value... for a laptop.
Only problem is:
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Originally Posted by impulse03
I guess I'm basically looking for a desktop replacement, I'm going to be doing some graphic design stuff on here using photoshop and whatnot and I may end up putting on a few games also.
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Well, thing is, you can't replace a desktop with a laptop. Laptops SUCK for graphics of any sort unless you have an external monitor and a good mouse - which adds another 300 onto the price. If you want to game, you'll probably want an external keyboard, too... not too much, but still an added price. Even then, your graphics card will SEVERELY limit the possibilities.
And another angle: if you take this machine with you everywhere, it will break down even sooner than normal. Laptops are NOT MEANT to be desktop replacements. The components simply aren't as rugged. Every single person I know who has gotten a laptop for college has had at least part of it break down in the first 18 months - usually the keyboard, built in mouse (track pad and nipple both broke down), or optical drive. And these people have had Dells, IBMs, and Alienwares. Two of the IBMs also had HDD failures within 2 years.
So for what it's worth, my advice is this: if it's your main computer, and you're going to actually USE it (not just surf the internet), make it a desktop. It's NICE to have a computer to bring to class, but it's also NICE to have a computer that works.
Edit: As far as I know, my friend who bought an Apple laptop for school (Powerbook, I believe) has had no component failures. But he also doesn't use it too heavily.