Laptop Brands

DennyZenny said:

you can always bypass the requirements.

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Catnip said:

Haha For now. Not when 24H2 comes out, so I am told.

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I've just downloaded the ISO for 24H2 Release Preview from Microsoft.

Microsoft said:

ISOs are now available for download for Windows 11, version 24H2 via the Windows Insider ISO download page.

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I have tested doing a clean install on an unsupported laptop (cpu unsupported, TPM only 1.2). My usual workaround still works with 24H2, and the bypassnro one still works if you want to set up with a local account.

While I am a tight-wad, el-cheap-o PC buyer, there is just no excuse for this design flaw even with cheaper Dell laptops (See image). The gap at the bottom of the screen lid and the PC base can grasp the charger cord or anything else easily without being noticed and if one closes said lid then snap and pop goes the hinge screws. Or, in my first hinge break it was the hinge that ceased up as I closed the screen lid and out came the screws. That also tore the ribbon cable in two and blank goes the screen. The Dell tech and I fixed it with new parts and hinges. He told me that I was not even close to the first to have this same problem. The problem is the second hinge break was totally caused by the hinge ceasing up, period. Even the cost of this laptop should include a better designed hinge, lid case system, even by China slave labor standards.

My vote goes to the Toughbook brand, although I am pretty biased. I have been using them for many years and have never had one issue being physical or hardware related. They just simply work and you pretty much never have to worry about damaging them. I use one of there particular models for vehicle diagnostics in my automotive repair business. One of my employees accidently spilled a bottle of brake fluid onto the keyboard. Brake fluid can cause severe damage to anything painted etc. The way the TB is made you can remove the KB and clean it separately. It's also protected under the KB to not allow any intrusion into the components. I removed and cleaned the KB and it was like new. I also have one installed in a Gamber Johnson vehicle mount in one of my service vehicles. That one gets the most abuse from vehicle vibrations, opening and closing the screen constantly. You are also able to adjust the tension on the lid. It does not wiggle at all while driving. It's another reason why the vast majority of your law enforcement, EMS and fire departments use the TB brand.

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I would never buy another Acer product as the hinges on my Acer laptop failed (a known issue and I got mine to last longer than most by careful handling) and also a screen fault on an Acer tablet after what amounts to less than 100 hours use. I feel Acer have lots of 'showroom appeal and gloss' but my experience has been poor.

Conversely I have found the two Dell laptops I've had (still have) to be exemplary and light years ahead in actual quality. One is a Vostro laptop from 2012 and the other a recent Mobile Precision Workstation. I guess both are classed as 'business' models.

I would say you've had one bad experience with Dell but not to write them off.

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Mooly said:

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I would never buy another Acer product as the hinges on my Acer laptop failed (a known issue and I got mine to last longer than most by careful handling) and also a screen fault on an Acer tablet after what amounts to less than 100 hours use. I feel Acer have lots of 'showroom appeal and gloss' but my experience has been poor.

Conversely I have found the two Dell laptops I've had (still have) to be exemplary and light years ahead in actual quality. One is a Vostro laptop from 2012 and the other a recent Mobile Precision Workstation. I guess both are classed as 'business' models.

I would say you've had one bad experience with Dell but not to write them off.

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I will most likely stick with Dell, but shell out more cash for a hardier case such as a Latitude but stay away from the cheaper Inspiron models.