By a PC mag that has Laptop reviews
For business Laptops IBM and Dell are usually listed as Nos 1 & 2
respectively with Toshiba close behind.
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"Vic" <nospam@bogusaddress.com> wrote in message
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> Would like to buy a laptop pc soon but have NO experience with one, nor
> do I know of anybody to consult with. Would also like for this to be an
> 'educated' purchase and have the laptop fit specific needs.
>
> To those with experience:
>
> 1. Where can I go to find more information on 'how to make an
> intelligent decision buying a laptop pc'?
>
> 2. Where can I go to find information on consumer satisfaction (and
> service record) of the major brands (important, don't want it breaking
> down overseas)
>
> And please, no canned responses like GOOGLE (bla bla bla), I use google
> so much the hotkey for it is worn! If there are SPECIFIC web links or
> forums, or NG's etc. you know of and would recommend I would appreciate
> them!
>
> Thanks
> Vic
>
>