[JonHig]

I want to buy a Laptop to act as a back up to my main PC. Primarily to help protect myself against brown outs as I shall soon be based in the Philippines!. I need something very reliable and fast. I don't play games but I do trade on Exchanges hence the requirement for speed.

I have heard good things about Lenovo and I know that HP have a back-up service second to none (in my experience).
However, Lenovo look very solidly made and beat HP hands down price- wise here in Oman. Also HP only seem to have Vista on offer here and I am used to XP Prof. My knowledge of comps is such that I am likely to side step something like Vista as I have no experience with it. The old 'don't like it as I have never had it' syndrome! I can always be converted however.

Are there any Forum members who can kindly advise me what I should do about choice please? Is there an even better choice from another make for what I do? It is a fair investment for me so I want get it right first time if I can!

I thank you in advance in anticipation of one or two replies.

Best regards.
John

[dmdougie]

Not sure about Lenovo, never had any experience with one of them. I've always had good things to say about Acer machines. My brother used his Africa for 2 years and even with all that dust kicking around, he still uses it now with no problems. Pretty sturdy little things in my opinion!

[Hybr!d]

Lenovo bought IBM, all Lenovo machines are basically designed and made by ex IBM staff.

They are good kit, higher end.

[JonHig]

Thank you Dave. You said almost exactly what I heard. I can pick up what seems to be the right model for me for just under $1000 or 500 sterling.