friendslist, i trust you with my internet life.

[gabby_silang]

Flist, I would like to buy a new laptop. I would like to buy a new laptop that costs less than $800. I would like to buy a new, reliable laptop that is not a netbook and that costs less than $800. Any recommendations?

The future of the world depends on this, guys. The future of me fucking around on the internet depends on this.

Comments

[eretria]

As long as I've had laptops, I've always had Toshibas and have been very happy thus far. They make some reasonable ones - the silly man got one for 399 $ and is happy with his, too.

[gabby_silang]

I love the sound of that price! And from looking at Toshiba specs on Best Buy they seem to have decent graphics systems. Phew. Thank you!

friendslist, i trust you with my internet life.

[emerald_embers]

I'd recommend Toshiba if you're techy, advent or acer if you're not :).

I WOULDN'T recommend ibm or sony.

Re: friendslist, i trust you with my internet life.

[gabby_silang]

While I wouldn't quite call myself techy, I've worked in tech support long enough to be picky. A second rec for Toshiba is promising, so I'll definitely be looking into them. Thank you!

[demonstrable]

+1 stay away from Sony -- overpriced, poor specs, poor build quality, ugh!

Most important advice, IMO, is to actually touch the model you're interested in buying unless you get *really* trustworthy opinions on it. Make sure you think it feels solid and long-lasting.

Physical build quality is the #1 most important feature in a lappy if you're using it constantly -- it's far easier to put up with slow performance than "my screen fell off," if you have to choose between the two.

[goddesspharo]

I've had my HP for a few years and I love it.