purchasing a laptop

[plumberboy]

hello all i am looking for a laptop computer. i was just curious if anyone had any suggestions or comments on which brand to buy? i basically will use the laptop for gaming purposes. any comments or suggestions would be greatly appreciated

[SI]

Personally, I'd say go with a Toshiba.  They were one of the first to implement the WXGA (wide-screen) displays.  They're solid systems, using quality components (unlike many others).  Plus, spec-for-spec, I've found that they generally run the same, if not cheaper, than comparable models from Dell, Gateway, etc...  IMO, if price wasn't an option, this is how I'd rank them:

1.  Toshiba Qosmio Series
2.  Toshiba Satellite Series
3.  Dell XPS Series
4.  Gateway NX860 Series
5.  HP zd8000 Series

Personally, I would stay away from anything Sony or IBM/Lenovo.  Also, make sure that they have an actual video card or independant graphics processor with dedicated memory.  Regardless of what you get, you'll want to pick up one of those fan-ventillated stands if you're going to be using it for gaming.

[LastCall]

hi
I have had 2 toshibas ans bad luck with them I now own a DELL << that is the way to fo

[Brandon493]

I personally have a Toshiba Satellite and I like it, I hate dell. Hewlett Packard is the worst. I would say to go with some sort of Toshiba...

[LastCall]

I had  the sallite] also  petium 
   lots of problems 2 of them I relly like the DELL now plus if I ever need service they come to your home to fix it   :)

[SexySagittarian]

Personally, I'd say go with a Toshiba.  They were one of the first to implement the WXGA (wide-screen) displays.  They're solid systems, using quality components (unlike many others).  Plus, spec-for-spec, I've found that they generally run the same, if not cheaper, than comparable models from Dell, Gateway, etc...  IMO, if price wasn't an option, this is how I'd rank them:

1.  Toshiba Qosmio Series
2.  Toshiba Satellite Series
3.  Dell XPS Series
4.  Gateway NX860 Series
5.  HP zd8000 Series

Personally, I would stay away from anything Sony or IBM/Lenovo.  Also, make sure that they have an actual video card or independant graphics processor with dedicated memory.  Regardless of what you get, you'll want to pick up one of those fan-ventillated stands if you're going to be using it for gaming.

I have a Sony Vaio and am very happy with it except that while gaming it gets too hot and turns itself off. I've never heard of the fan ventilated stand...I am assuming from the name 1. it is designed for people with my problem. 2. This is a problem for others as well as myself? Where can I purchase the stand?  Thanks in advance for your help DJ

[LastCall]

I got mine mine at Circuit city most computer stores carry them good luck

[SexySagittarian]

Thanks LastCall spb.gif

[LastCall]

your welcome plus i meant to mention it swivels around I like mine a lot and yes the heat will be less
    on your computer for sure

[mailwench]

I love my HP Pavilion!!   O0 O0

[pogohatesme]

IBM Thinkpad here :D

[bra]

I got a HP, to be honest, the PC runs the autos faster for me and is faster eventho I have cable hooked up to both. HP is good tho