guide in buying a laptop computer

@TAZNEM (656)
Philippines
February 18, 2010 11:38am CST
hi guys i want to buy a laptop, and i dont know what to buy i mean i want the worth of my money. so i hope someone could advice me on what to look for in buying a laptop that's both affordable and high performance.. thanks
3 responses
@abitcurious (1422)
• Philippines
20 Feb 10
common error in buying a computer or laptop would be deciding on a model before laying out what it's gonna be used for. I admit to committing this same mistake since I easily drool over new products. But now that everything needs to be managed right I've started thinking this over. You'll get a lot of savings if you establish what your current load will need. For example if you're using it for games then you should look for laptops with good graphics cards and nice sounds. But if you're using it for office applications and basic applications and Internet surfing , you'll find out that a netbook is way cheaper. Video editing will have to have bigger RAM and better graphic cards. Bottom line is, it will be a waste to buy something that has features that you wouldn't actually use. Better to settle for much cheaper and simpler ones.
• Philippines
20 Feb 10
I'm using toshiba portege with Core2duo and 3 GB ram (I'm also a gamer myself). But bought that one three years ago and it's still sunning smoothly. Very light too. If you want light laptops I think the best are from Fujitsu although their a little pricey. Good bang for the buck with great graphics are from Sony. At least that's what my dad is using and I'm drooling over it. Wishing that my dad would buy a new one and give that to me.
@TAZNEM (656)
• Philippines
20 Feb 10
well a i am gonna use it for office stuff and i also surf the internet, and i am serious online game player.. am so confused
@urbandekay (18278)
18 Feb 10
I have been selling and dealing with laptops for many years, my advice to you is to buy a second hand HP business machine. You will get more for your money all the best urban
@TAZNEM (656)
• Philippines
18 Feb 10
hi urbandekay, thank so much for your advice but i wish you suggested a name of an HP model, so i could be specific when i go looking for one
@urbandekay (18278)
19 Feb 10
I'd need to know how much you want to spend and what you want to use the machine for all the best urban
@jake1093 (48)
• India
18 Feb 10
Well i would say that you go for Dell laptop.. worth money
@TAZNEM (656)
• Philippines
18 Feb 10
yeah i saw some dell laptops an they look great and expensive, but unfortunately when i checked it out the dell branch in our area only recieves credit card payments, can you believe it they refused cash!!!