For two years, the exercise of checking laptops in electronics stores has been a daunting task. Every weekend there are advertisements promising great deals and specials, but little advice on their performance and quality. Dependents barely past puberty go to great lengths to persuade you that you are the absolute best when you know you promise to be nothing more than an expensive piece of junk.
Yes, computers can be classified as junk. About a year ago, someone convinced me to buy an HP brand that looked good. As a writer who spends hours every day typing, this particular machine had barely entered the house when something strange happened. The letters on the keyboard began to fade.
By the time the laptop was two months old, some of the 10 keys had no identifiers. But that was only part of the problem. The memory within its abyss of mysteries was also failing me. The store returned my money with the notice that they would return the product to the manufacturer.
With the money returned, a Samsung smartphone caught my eye and has given me hours of enjoyment since then. The camera is the main attraction and as an artist photography is one of my passions.
I’m still looking for a new laptop, you often see me browsing stores when given the opportunity, but I have yet to find one that looks promising. Fortunately, my little Macintosh Air has worked well for me and may be the brand indicator for my next purchase in this area.
So far I have tried several brands and by far the best has been the Sony that was bought about 5 years ago. Unfortunately, it has been knocked to the ground at least twice by kittens jumping all over my work area. However, apart from the case that is now biased, it still works. That would have to be a great recommendation, but the Company has stopped producing them.
These are the points to know and about which none of the companies gives advice.
1. What happens when the laptop is dropped?
2. How substantial is the keyboard?
3. Will the keys stay in place since several of my laptops have come loose?
4. What is the normal life of the same in general conditions, in addition to the warranty?
5. What are the replacement conditions for a failing one, in addition to the store’s policy?
During the last 20 years, I have used at least 7 different computers. They include PCs and laptops. Tablets are not my thing and a laptop allows me to sit comfortably in my recliner chair to type. Manufacturers should pay attention to my needs as they are surely representative of a large number of consumers.
