Maxbimmer tech gurus, recommend me a laptop

[M1_DRM]

Hey Sickbimmer,

I've been working as a IT developer for years and have also helped run a computer store for my friend fixing all types of computers.

Stay away from: HP(conpaq), Dell, <<-high repairs
Toshiba was great years ago, but they changed their strategy to go for high volume sales and they stink now.

Consider: Gateway(same as Acer, Emachinces) << best bang for your dollars and are good for all needs of a high school kids. Maybe not for hard core gamers but can work.

Lenovo(old IBM): These are rock solid but are not flashy. May not work for a high school.

something good under $400 will be hard to get and might have to be a HP.

Consider these one
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/...8557d5323ben02

Or this site for Lenovo Friends and Familys.
http://shoplenovo.i2.com/SEUILibrary...AffinityPortal

Password: IBMEPP (all CAPS)
Look for Ideapad.

[sirex]

hey just a thought;

i bought an acer net book about 5 months ago. Its pretty sweet for you tube, msword, internet explorer and music. if u do go this route make sure u get one of the sick amd procs c-50 or such. the thing is tiny has good batery life.

[Sickbimmer]

Thanks for the advice guys. Turns out the parents went with this (HP). Nice feel with the aluminum body. Not my first choice though. Oh well. I tried.
http://www.pc-canada.com/item/A1V44U...n=pricegrabber