New laptop; which to buy? (& hello)!

[Oh-Tartar-Sauce]

Hello !
I'm new to this, but joined for a little advice!

I'm starting University in a few weeks, and I want to buy a new laptop.
I also play a few games every now and then, and I'm interested in playing GW2 (but it's not a big problem if it won't run smoothly on the laptop)...
I also watch films/programmes on websites such as Netflix.

 

[techi3]

I don't have the knowledge yet to give sound advice; however, I would like to welcome you to the forum. What University will you be attending and what will you be studying?

 

[2xg-ray]

Hello,

I buy computers, servers and other technology devices for my work, and due to the bad experience that I have with Dell laptops, for personal and work I will not recommend it. We've sent all our Dell laptops for repair and I own one (which I inherited) personally and having so much issues with the hardware. I would recommend either HP, Lenovo or Sony with Intel i5 or higher processor. However, Dell Servers are very reliable.

and...Welcome!

 

[Oh-Tartar-Sauce]

Thank you .
I shall be going to Edge Hill University (in Ormskirk) and studying Mental Health Nursing!

& thank you for the advice 2xg-ray, I'll have a browse through those brands

 

[patrooo]

There are so many. Choose any suits your pocket. I'm using apple. It's really nice.

 

[patrooo]

There are other brands as well. Like Lenovo, Samsung, Dell, ASUS etc. But don't go with HP.

 

[kmote]

Welcome to the forums, I see that you have posted your question in the relevant section of the forums. (for those interested: http://www.techist.com/forums/f84/new-not-sure-what-buy-hello-260490/)