Best & Worst Laptops of 2010: Know Before You Buy in 2011!

Consumers are not always aware of what is happening in the market until they need to buy something. Computers can cost a tidy sum, and even budget PCs run a few hundred dollars. It is important to know which are rated as good buys, and which are wastes of money.

Best Laptops of 2010

* Since taste varies, choosing the best laptop computers of 2010 is not easy, but some were clearly ahead of the game based on reviews and sales figures. Some that made the cut are:
* Apple MacBook Pro: Mac lovers will be thrilled that this portable is at the top when it comes to the best of the best. Apple is known for its technical support which is way ahead of many others in the business. The attractive design and system performance are also impressive.
* The Dell Inspiron 14 was also a big player in this area in 2010. Dell continues to provide consumers with reasonably priced laptop computers that offer great performance and usability. The Adamo XPS and Vostro V13 also kept the Dell flag flying.
* The Satellite helps to keep the Toshiba brand on the top of PC lover's lists. If minor performance issues are addressed it will be tough to beat.
* The Lenovo brand continues to improve each year. For 2010 they were rated highly by many reputable reviewing sites. The ThinkPad T410 scored highly partly because of its keyboard.
* HP was out there with the best of them when it came to notebooks in 2010. The ProBook 531m earned its props not only due to looks, but also for the keyboard and screen display.

Worst Laptops of 2010

Of course there were some laptop computers that simply didn't live up to expectations. Brand names had nothing to do with this, as some were manufactured by established companies. Also, some weren't all clunkers, they just scored badly in some areas. Some of these include:

* Samsung as a brand didn't sit quite right with laptop computer buyers in 2010. Its R530, while decent for basic computing, is not ideal for resource-heavy work.
* Fujitsu didn't make the grade in 2010 when it came to battery life which is really important. The MH380's keyboard was criticized, as was the T4410 design which was seen as outdated.
* MSI, while putting out reasonably priced laptops, has a way to go to gain reviewers' respect. With the exception of the MSI X340, few of the company's laptops were received favorably.


When looking to buy PCs the battle of the brands will always exist. For 2011, before making any buying decisions search for reviews. Some brands that are highly rated are:

* ACER is known for being innovative, and if its Ferrari One is anything to go by, 2011 will be a good year.
* ASUS is not afraid to bring out new winning technology which makes this brand worth watching.
* Lenovo as stated above is a cut above many laptop manufacturers.


This knowledge can save you frustration and, of course, money in the long run. In these trying economic times especially, everyone wants real value.

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