What is your preference for Business Laptops? Poll

Also please list the other laptop brands that I may have forgotten.

 

spoon i dont see a poll
check again?

 

I do not see the poll yet. So here is my opinion so far. I always recommend the Lenovo Thinkpad and Dell Latitude series. I am not sure which one is better, but I plan to buy the Lenovo Thinkpad T61

EDIT: OK, the poll just popped up and I will vote.

 

You replied to my post before I could finish with creating the poll.

 

You left out ASUS's business series.

 

aah now i see it
no wonder i didnt see it earlier spoon

well out of the few you have mentioned as of now i would choose the IBM thinkpads
due to their bilt like a tank nature as well athat awesome keyboard along with its security features

 

I can't seem to edit the poll.

 

In my opinion, it's easily the thinkpad. My father has owned 3 so far, 2 of which are still working well after 7 and 9 years respectably. The one that broke was accidentally killed by orange juice after 5 years of loyal service lol.

 

If I had to choose a notebook for purely productivity and business uses I would definitely get a Thinkpad.

 

Thinkpad. Hands down.

I've had serious issues with the quality control and tech support on HP's business line (why I no longer have the nc8430), and I have trouble imagining Dell selling computers with the same combination of quality hardware and truly useful utility software as present in the Thinkpad line (at least the T and X series, I haven't used a Z or R personally)

 

I work in IT and have worked in various industries... most I have been at used Thinkpads. The things I've seen Thinkpads go through and still live to boot up is unbelievable. I've had a user that had the laptop bag (with laptop inside) driven over and the screen/casing was destroyed.. hooked it up to an external monitor and it still booted up.

Then I've had another user who works on heavy equipment bring his laptop in because it was 'running slow' and needed updates. When I saw the laptop, I couldn't believe how dusty, scratched and banged up the laptop was. The screen had a crack on it.. I was amazed the thing still booted up and we could make out the Windows screen.

The true stories section on the Lenovo site isn't lying.. they are truly built to withstand extremes.. not to say that Dell's Latitude's or ATG's aren't.. but I just haven't had the experience with them to say so.

 

Overall durability and reliability: IBM Thinkpad

You forgot Asus, which manufactures the V series of business laptops. They're really nice looking laptops that are very well constructed and very aesthetically pleasing. They're also quite powerful, but the main problem with most Asus business laptops is a weak battery life compared to a laptop like the T60.

 

the thinkpad T60 also has the advantage of its keyboard which as of now is unparalleled though many manufacturers have come close along with its flex view screen option

 

I'd have to go with the Thinkpad. Mine took years of abuse, had a damaged screen, but still was working up to the moment I tossed it into the garbage can last month.

 

as of now seems like the Thinkpads are winning
actually i aint that suprised on that fact either

 

None of the above.

 

I voted for the Thinkpad series, but I am surprised the Latitude series is not receiving more votes. It has a better case and a cheap $50 Windows Vista Ultimate upgrade. Then again, I still voted for the Thinkpad series.

 

though the upgrade is real tempting if it was me i would much rather go for the better build quality and tech support too and that keyboard though im sure the latitude series does have its perks too

 

We use Compaq/Hp since 2000 when we replaced 1500 computers with 90% being desktops. We are replacing again this year and will use Compaq/HP again. Previous to 2000 we used Dell. Our servers we use Dell and replace every 3 years when the systems run out of warranty. We use blade servers and are moving to using virtual servers in the future.

 

PM me with what you would like added to the poll and I'll change it for you.

EDIT: Asus added .

 

Dell Latitudes. They're good value, and look fantastic.

 

thinkpads FOR SURE!! my dad has IBMs which are still working. he *still* uses his T30..superb build quality and performance. i dropped it once from 3 feet... )...n its still working (after a HD change) on theother hand...he had had some dells all of which broke down...screen problems, keyboard problems,etc. i donno if the situation is same with Dell now, but i would not go their way. if you want reliabiliy, go for the thinkpad.

 

The proper question to ask is: if my boss offered to buy me a business notebook tomorrow, what brand would I choose?

Me, I'd choose Thinkpad.

 

I like the fact that the HP business laptops are very well builted, and you can actually play games on it, they tend to offer powerfull graphics cards.

 

Well ASUS's Business lineup is very sleek and nice, but I think its too pretty for a business laptop (don't want your clients staring at your laptop instead of listening to you all day, right? ). Personally, if I were to buy a business laptop I'd go buy a Lenovo Thinkpad.

 

We really need someone to buy all 3 (hp, dell, lenovo) and do a nice torture test to settle this. It seems like all of them are solidly built by the reviews but Lenovo has a leg up in terms of reputation.

Dell has some questionable quality issues in the past with their Latitude/Inspiron (or so I heard) but Lenovo also has problems with their consumer line of notebooks. They feel flimsy, the gloss on the screen looks very weird (I might say it looks like bottle plastic). Compared to the nice gloss finish and solid feel of HP's dv line.

Lenovo kept the rugged feel/look of the Thinkpad line but it really doesn't mean that either HP or Dell can come close to matching it. Most people that buy a Thinkpad look for ruggedness while people that buy either Dell or HP look for value. A lot of it has to do with reputation and I'm sure people with a HP business notebook agree with me.

 

Actually HP has the most expensive business laptops by far. A similarly equipped HP at HP.com is hundreds more than an equipped T60p at lenovo.com.

 

That's right. HP seems to be incredibly expensive (and possibly overpriced), but it's also incredibly good compared to a Thinkpad.

 

ThinkPad is synonymous with business. Latitude says "I'm too poor to buy a ThinkPad" and HP Compaq says "I'm different but the same!". Asus business just says "I'm rich and stylish." I'll take the ThinkPad any day as a business machine.

 

I thought that was Apple.

 

Correction:
Latitude says, "I know better then to waste extra money on that ThinkPad sticker."

 

My HP is made of metal (well certainly reinforced), keyboard is perfect... screen is dead-pixel free... no screen flex... solid... survived me pouring half a glass of squash onto it and doing nothing (you'll be glad to know I am dedicated and carried on browsing NBR ). Just brilliant

But after sampling a couple, I think ThinkPads are the kings