What's the best computer brand and what's the best price?

[tolbs17]

Since we are talking about Windows 11 and my computer (and I'm sure others as well) doesn't support it, I wanted to make this thread because my computer is 8 years old and I think it's about time to upgrade soon.

What's the best computer brand and what's the best price for it?

When I was looking at the prices, it seems like $400 is what I see the most.

For me, I'll vote Dell and HP. ASUS seems a little too expensive and I'm not too crazy into gaming.

You can vote twice.

[Max Rockatansky]

All my votes would go to Commodore due to a pretty assort of classic games that were on the Commodore 64.

[Takumi]

You can get some good Asus models for cheap. My laptop was about $500.

[tolbs17]

You can get some good Asus models for cheap. My laptop was about $500.

I may consider it.... My brother has a ASUS tower and he loves it! So I guess you are saying those are the best.

[WillWeaverRVA]

ASUS makes some really good equipment, and I feel it doesn't have as much bloatware pre-installed as some of the other brands. Even new ASUS computers seem to be priced well, too.

[kalvado]

Lenovo is a former IBM stuff. In IBM days, their hardware was about engineering winning over the common sense. My limited experience is that Lenovo inherited a lot of that. Personally I wouldn't pay for that -  not until discounts go past 75% off list price - but nobody was fired for buying IBM.
Acer is a budgetary brand, and my impression is that they cut corners a bit too efficiently.
Dell, and to a lesser extent HP, are in US business market. Not sure if they are a good idea for home use. Heard a few people comment "It's not Lenovo, but good enough"
Asus, from my perspective, is a balance for home user. I assume large IT departments have some other considerations.   

[SkyPesos]

custom build, nuff said

[kalvado]

custom build, nuff said

I never heard about custom built laptops. 
Desktops... May be a bit of headache for mass IT management, definitely worth it for home.

[SkyPesos]

custom build, nuff said

I never heard about custom built laptops. 
Desktops... May be a bit of headache for mass IT management, definitely worth it for home.

OP didn't mention desktop or laptop, so if he's referring to desktops, building my own is my preferred choice.

[hbelkins]

Apple isn't listed, but it should be. I'm still trying to find a used 2012 MacBook (the last version that ran Snow Leopard, and therefore the last version I can use Adobe CS2 on) but prices are higher for a nine-year-old laptop than what I'd pay for a new Windows laptop.

[JayhawkCO]

All my votes would go to Commodore due to a pretty assort of classic games that were on the Commodore 64.

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[dlsterner]

Apple isn't listed, but it should be. I'm still trying to find a used 2012 MacBook (the last version that ran Snow Leopard, and therefore the last version I can use Adobe CS2 on) but prices are higher for a nine-year-old laptop than what I'd pay for a new Windows laptop.

I agree, no love for Apple in the poll?  If you want, install BootCamp so that you can run macOS when you want to and Windows when you have to.

By the way H.B. ... have you tried http://www.macofalltrades.com ?  (Disclaimer - I have no connection to them other than being a satisfied customer)  I've been known to buy gently used laptops from them for when I travel (and don't need a high end machine).  Back in 2017 bought a 2013-era MacBook Pro that still serves me well for travel duty, running Catalina (it can go up to Big Sur, but not Monterey).

[Pink Jazz]

I went with HP for my laptop since they were the least expensive option at the time that had 16GB of RAM and and 15.6" FHD IPS display. I have since upgraded the stock 256GB Kioxia SSD with a 1TB SK Hynix Gold P31.

For desktops, I always prefer to build my own.

[Scott5114]

My desktop is a home build. Next desktop I put together (which will be soon, as my business will need one) will also be a home build.

My laptop is a System76. Never had a problem with any of their stuff.

[tolbs17]

Apple isn't listed, but it should be. I'm still trying to find a used 2012 MacBook (the last version that ran Snow Leopard, and therefore the last version I can use Adobe CS2 on) but prices are higher for a nine-year-old laptop than what I'd pay for a new Windows laptop.

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[Pink Jazz]

Apple isn't listed, but it should be. I'm still trying to find a used 2012 MacBook (the last version that ran Snow Leopard, and therefore the last version I can use Adobe CS2 on) but prices are higher for a nine-year-old laptop than what I'd pay for a new Windows laptop.

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Those are operating systems, not brands.  Linux can be installed on any Intel/AMD Windows PC from the aforementioned brands.  Macs are made by Apple.

[tolbs17]

Apple isn't listed, but it should be. I'm still trying to find a used 2012 MacBook (the last version that ran Snow Leopard, and therefore the last version I can use Adobe CS2 on) but prices are higher for a nine-year-old laptop than what I'd pay for a new Windows laptop.

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Those are operating systems, not brands.  Linux can be installed on any Intel/AMD Windows PC from the aforementioned brands.  Macs are made by Apple.

Fixed now...

[hbelkins]

Apple isn't listed, but it should be. I'm still trying to find a used 2012 MacBook (the last version that ran Snow Leopard, and therefore the last version I can use Adobe CS2 on) but prices are higher for a nine-year-old laptop than what I'd pay for a new Windows laptop.

I agree, no love for Apple in the poll?  If you want, install BootCamp so that you can run macOS when you want to and Windows when you have to.

By the way H.B. ... have you tried http://www.macofalltrades.com ?  (Disclaimer - I have no connection to them other than being a satisfied customer)  I've been known to buy gently used laptops from them for when I travel (and don't need a high end machine).  Back in 2017 bought a 2013-era MacBook Pro that still serves me well for travel duty, running Catalina (it can go up to Big Sur, but not Monterey).

I had not heard of them. I got my last one from either Other World Computing or Small Dog (can't remember which, as I've purchased from both before.) I have typically been looking on eBay. I'll give them a look. Thanks for the tip.

[bing101]

Intel Nucs are the best in my view because you can modify parts such as SSD's and RAM to run on Linux distros such as Ubuntu, debian, Red Hat or Manjaro.
Raspberry Pi is another one to be considered.

[Ned Weasel]

IBM.

Oh wait, they don't make PCs anymore.  How the hell does IBM not make PCs anymore?  That would be like if Ford suddenly stopped making sedans.

Oh wait.

All my votes would go to Commodore due to a pretty assort of classic games that were on the Commodore 64.

What about Atari computers?

[Scott5114]

All my votes would go to Commodore due to a pretty assort of classic games that were on the Commodore 64.

Don't forget the Amiga. One of my favorite games of all time (Lemmings, 1991) was an Amiga original that ended up later being ported to every toaster in the universe.

[tolbs17]

OMG useless... Help me... I ran into this issue this afternoon and now I can't get back in... 

[Dirt Roads]

All my votes would go to Commodore due to a pretty assort of classic games that were on the Commodore 64.

And not the VIC-80?  I couldn't afford one, so I ended up with a Radio Shack TRS-80.

[DenverBrian]

OMG useless... Help me... I ran into this issue this afternoon and now I can't get back in... 

Are you saying clicking on Restart or Advanced Options does nothing?

[tolbs17]

OMG useless... Help me... I ran into this issue this afternoon and now I can't get back in... 

Are you saying clicking on Restart or Advanced Options does nothing?

If I click on Restart, it shows the same screen and if I go to Advance Options, it shows me the settings that I DON'T know about!