Laptop Opinions Please

[surfergirl]

My Toshiba that I had for 6 months has gone to RIP PC Grave yard it. It was the Hard drive that was carput.

 

So the store " Harvey Normans." Is recommending a Hewit Packard.
So am wanting to know the ups & Downs anyone may have had with any newer versions,

Or other brands that maybe something to consider.

 

Side note,,, I much prefer a Laptop to a PC Desktop... Once again don't have a proper office in my new place..

So got to have a Laptop & Is there much difference say than with a NoteBook. Or is it the Hardware that makes it.

I Want it to have capabilitites of a CD player etc>
Thanks for any advice. 

[GrumpysWife]

I love HP computers. I also like Acer. In my opinion, stay away from Dell, but that's just how I feel.

[surfergirl]

I think Dell is out of my Price range. But thanks Vernalee.. I have heard of Acer..

I know there aren't to many Products that will last forever.

 

Does Whirpool Make Laptops. I know they make fridges etc. Their products are super..

 

I am hoping to get at least 6 yrs out. Before buying again. 

[bohemian]

Was the Toshiba a new one?  If so, surely it was under warranty - no reason for it to fail after just 6 months.  I know people who swear by Toshiba as being extremely reliable, so I am somewhat surprised.

[surfergirl]

Yes it was a Newbie with a V8. LOLS. Felt like I was having to learn all new tech all over again.  Mean windows 8T

 

I was a fan of Toshiba. My last was a Toshiba.  Yes it was this years " Latest" I got use to the apps. even though I couldn't touch them on the screen. etc.

MY brother had bought one too, He had bought it a year ago. As soon as the warranty was up it karked it. He didn't get extended warranty either.

I did.  I think they haven't been to well made this time. I have also heard that.

[bohemian]

In view of the fact that it is still under warranty, is it that you are having a different laptop as a replacement under warranty?  Or have they offered cash? At 6 months old I would be pressing for a good deal under the warranty.

 

I have a desktop with windoze8 and I'm not a great fan of it! 

 

I am not a 'laptop' fan, my wife has win7 netbook and that has become so sloooow it is ridiculous.  I would do without a pc altogether were it not for the fact that there are things I can do with it that I cannot with the iPad.

[surfergirl]

 It is a replacement the store is offering. As they don't have any other Toshibas in stock.

there are some with just a usb feature. But thats no good for me. 

I like some old fashioned features. There is no pressure,,

Just kinda tried of buying a product that doesn't last a decesent time Uno. So I am kinda doing some research. Want a clue into the next product/brand.

[bohemian]

Ah, I see.  I hope you get the machine of your dreams. 

 

I hate computers, but they are a necessary evil today. 

[1gemstone]

Why not contact Toshiba and tell them the problem and have them replace it?

[On the huh]

I've had my Acer laptop for 9 years.  Still working.  Acer is sometimes giving a bad rep, but I like them.  I also have a Acer Android tablet and a Acer PDA (that is 6+ years old).  Most laptops will come with Windows 8, or if they are really new Windows 8.1 which will save upgrading.