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Answer» I need to buy a used laptop. From what I understand, corporate models are a longer-lasting better quality laptop than consumer models. Like a Dell Latitude is a corporate MODEL and an Inspiron is a consumer model. Does ANYONE know which other models are the better grade corporate models of some of the other brands like Compaq, Toshiba and other brands? Also, is my premise about quality correct? Also, is my premise about quality correct? From everything that I've gathered, yes.Business/corporate models are generally higher quality than consumer models. But the word "better" is such a relative word when it comes to computing. It's true that some computers are unarguably higher quality but generally you'll want something that will best run the applications you PLAN on using, and something that will withstand the amount of usage and environment, whatever that may be.Quote from: FootlessRabbit on October 09, 2009, 10:06:18 PM ...From what I understand, corporate models are a longer-lasting better quality laptop than consumer models. Like a Dell Latitude is a corporate model and an Inspiron is a consumer model. Does anyone know which other models are the better grade corporate models of some of the other brands like Compaq, Toshiba and other brands? Also, is my premise about quality correct?It's just marketing, I am unable to detect any differences among the Dell laptops. Somewhat like comparing HP and Compaq, the same but different. Quality appears to be the same to me. It's like comparing Toyota and Scion, same quality, just different models.FootlessRabbit, I would spend your research time in a different direction. Endeavor to get an impression of which manufacturer has the best record of customer service and the least amount of consumer complaint. It may well be given your intention to buy "used" that your access to manufacturer based support will be limited. However the reputation of their relationship with their users will to a large degree reflect the quality of their product in my opinion. Poor customer relationships in tech support can often point to less than a stellar product. truenorth P.S. View on line forums specific to the manufacturer and also opinion sites on specific models you may be inclined to buy.With pricing where it is currently why not new ? ?Quote With pricing where it is currently why not new ? ?Normally I tell people to go for the used refurbished stuff. But in this case I have to agree with Patio. If performance and quality are issues, new is better. And the top of the line Consumer models are, IMO, equal or better that the corporate models. For anybody that wwants to spend $1000 plus for a laptop, ... look at the high end Lenovo: http://shop.lenovo.com/SEUILibrary/controller/e/web/LenovoPortal/en_US/catalog.workflow:category.details?current-catalog-id=12F0696583E04D86B9B79B0FEC01C087¤t-category-id=C46D71ACFD7C4475B8E490358F8CA8C3 |
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