So I'm gonna be in the market for a new laptop in the next few months and I've been leaning more and more towards Lenovo. My current laptop is an Asus and it was a steal for the specs it gave me three years ago. However, it gave me more than a fair share of problems during these last three years, with two faulty optical drives and an overheating GPU problem that wasn't rectified even with a replacement.
From what I've learned of other people's experiences with Dell, they're not much better.
All of this makes me ask the question: Is a Thinkpad the best choice for a Windows laptop if you're willing to pay a little extra up front to not have to deal with hardware issues later on? Neglecting all other factors (specs, looks, etc), are Thinkpads the best laptops out there?
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Are Thinkpads really the most reliable laptops, then?
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In my experience, there's really no difference in terms of durability. I've had my old ASUS laptop fail (this was before they hit mainstream) and get repaired just as many times as my ThinkPad. Personally, I prefer ThinkPads over ASUS laptops, but customer support was better from ASUS. I've had such a nasty experience with Lenovo via phone support. If you live next to a authorized repair depot, then I'd choose whatever company offered that option. Luckily for me, there's a ton of those in NYC.
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There is no doubt that Lenovo makes some of the best laptops around. Thinkpads as well as many of the other series Lenovo sells are known for quality. In my opinion, Apple maybe the only manufacturers that beat Lenovo in build quality. Yes, you can drop quite a lot of cash ($1400+) on a Lenovo but they also have some amazing laptops for less than $500. It will depend on the specs you require and your needs of the machine. You may look into an Ideapad or a Thinkpad x120e.
The bottom line is you can be very comfortable buying a Lenovo laptop. You can expect a sturdy, long lasting laptop and excellent customer service.
I think Thinkpads are certainly a very good choice for a Windows Laptop. Concerning the hardware issues with certain machines like you mentioned, sometimes I can't help but blame Windows.
The bottom line is you can be very comfortable buying a Lenovo laptop. You can expect a sturdy, long lasting laptop and excellent customer service.
I think Thinkpads are certainly a very good choice for a Windows Laptop. Concerning the hardware issues with certain machines like you mentioned, sometimes I can't help but blame Windows.
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this is not really a question that can be answered easily. it is like saying Toyotas are the best cars out there. They make good cars but not every car is good for every purpose and not every Toyota model are the best in it's class.
Simlarly, Lenovo make lots of different models of thinkpad some of them are rubbish and quite a few are good. but it does not mean the other manufacturers make products that are inferior. It reall depend on what you want to use it for and what features you are after.
Simlarly, Lenovo make lots of different models of thinkpad some of them are rubbish and quite a few are good. but it does not mean the other manufacturers make products that are inferior. It reall depend on what you want to use it for and what features you are after.
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I'm with jet73. It depends on your mode of use, and what you expect out of a machine. I personally believe the 'Thinkpad legend' to be overblown, although they make solid machines - but at the price points where you can meaningfully talk about durability and build quality, other makers - e.g. HP - can have just as viable and durable products.
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This is really subjective but I have used a number of Thinkpads over the years and have absolutely no trouble with them. I've seen fewer problems with them than with such brands as Dell or HP.
That being the case, I'm currently using a Bootcamp Mac Book Pro so go figure.
That being the case, I'm currently using a Bootcamp Mac Book Pro so go figure.
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