New Computer ?

[Naryar]

So my Macbook keeps failing (now the HD is damaged visibly, yet it works) and i am really looking forward to buy a new comp.

I went to a local store and saw this : Acer Aspire 7715Z-444G50Mn

But am not sure about the quality. Is Acer good ?

[G.K.]

I have an Acer PC. It seems to work fine, but I've never tested it to the extreme.

[JoeBlo]

I have used acer stuff for years seems ok to m.... *cuts out*

:P

just as long as its not dell as they periodically explode (no joke)

[G.K.]

just as long as its not dell as they periodically explode (no joke)

QFT from experience

[Serge]

Acer hardware is horrible. The power jacks fail (on all the four laptops my family owned). Their support is horrible, and they lost my PDA. Do not buy. Also avoid HP computers, they fail very fast.

If you want a laptop, you can't go wrong with Lenovo (IBM) ThinkPads.

[Jack Daniels]

I love my Acer desktop. <3  It has been very good to me.

Serge is right about Lenovo laptops... but be prepared to pay much more. (they are often more expensive for the same specs)

I don't agree about the hardware or power jacks though.  Their quality is usually very good and has improved a ton over the past 3 years.  Their support is, indeed, horrible though.

[Serge]

Well, I must've hit bad luck with that Acer hardware I owned.

Lenovo's higher price is worth the price - that laptop will last you forever.

[lloopp D lloopp]

<3 Vaio.

[Serge]

Meh, vaios. Way overpriced, plus I don't really like Sony for what approach they have to customers.

[123savethewhales]

Depends on how many years you plan on using this laptop.  I had to send my Acer for repair within the first week, then it lasted about 3 years.  Get them if you want something cheap and disposable.  I won't buy an Acer for over 700 dollars.

IBM laptop cost more and will last, but it can't avoid being obsolete even if it's still operational.

[Pwnator]

Hahahaha. I've had terrible experience with Acer laptops. My friend told me HPs and Sonies aren't worth the price. No one in school owns a Lenovo, but our teacher owns an Asus, and he's pretty satisfied with the performance.

[Sage]

I <3 my macbook/boot camp hybrid. Works wonders. Might be a bit pricey tho.

[frezal]

I <3 my macbook/boot camp hybrid. Works wonders. Might be a bit pricey tho.

Do you have a Pro?

[Sage]

yea macbook pro. but not the newest model.

[Naryar]

I <3 my macbook/boot camp hybrid. Works wonders. Might be a bit pricey tho.

It will get screwed at one point :P

Anyways, comp is fixed, RA2 and everythings works again. There's still a bt of hardware problems so i'll buy another comp soon. Probably.

[Reier]

Hey I'll take it if you don't want it. :P

[Jack Daniels]

Oh hey, Just wanted to throw this out there, Toshiba makes really good laptops these days.  They also price them fair now (they used to be like Sony but they wised up).  I have a couple of Toshiba models at my store that sell for less than 700 bucks and they are nicely designed / equipped.  Might be worth looking into, because I have heard pretty good things about Toshiba's support.

[Sage]

Doesn't Toshiba = HP?

[Reier]

No.

[Jack Daniels]

Doesn't Toshiba = HP?

Nah, They are totally independant companies.  HP will often use Toshiba branded drives and RAM in their computers (because Toshiba manufactures those components).

In case you were mixed up:

Compaq = HP  (HP bought compaq out 4 or 5 years ago.  They use the Compaq name for their cheaper / low end stuff.)
E-Machines = Acer  (Acer bought out E-machines appx 3 years ago for the same reason)
Gateway = Dell?  (Gateway was bought up... I think it was by Dell but I am fuzzy on that one)
Alienware = Dell  (Unfortunately, Dell bought up Alienware to beef up their high-end gaming division... It also put the brand in Best Buy as a result)