Dell
If you are buying a laptop, you could do a lot worse than buying a Dell. The Austin, Texas based company offers several outstanding models to choose from, from a base model that is more than adequate for word processing and browsing the web, to a souped-up machine that would make even the most hardcore programmer proud.

Traditionally, cheap Dell laptops have been a rarity, but the base Inspiron model is the closest thing to a discount Dell notebook that one can find. Starting well below a thousand dollars, these models offer a choice between Intel and AMD processors, and come preloaded with a version of Windows Vista. This Dell notebook computer model is primarily designed for the home user who wants to download and view or listen to music, photos, and movies, and do casual gaming along with some basic desktop publishing. In short, it is an entry level computer.

The XPS, on the other hand, is designed for the home user that needs more performance and is not averse to paying for it. Prices for this model start at almost double what the Inspiron costs, but it comes loaded with one of the fastest processors on the market, along with an enhanced display. Users who purchase this laptop are ones who are going to be doing some high level gaming, or video and audio processing; tasks that require a lot of horsepower.

Business users can also choose from the Inspiron and XPS, for those models also do well in a corporate environment when loaded with the correct version of Windows, or they can opt for the Latitude. As an entry level business laptop, this model is designed with the latest in productivity software, along with advanced wireless networking technology so its users can stay connected, even when then are out and about. It also has more options with the Dell laptop battery, to lengthen the time the user can operate the computer when not plugged in, such as on a long distance plane flight.

Finally, the Precision is Dell’s high end business computer. These advanced workstations are designed to deliver high performance when performing the functions that are crucial in the business world, without the gaming hardware and software that is found on the high end home model. These laptops also provide the latest in wireless connectivity, as it is important that today’s businessperson be connected to the internet to check email and do research.

Also on Dell’s website is another section where one can order Dell laptop parts, so that if something breaks, it can be replaced. The company does not currently offer used or refurbished Dell laptops, but it’s not hard to find them on any of the online auction sites.