Computer Brands

Computer brands are a tough thing to rank. Yes, certain brands are recognized for their excellence in computing. But once you really start working on a personal computer, you get into the groove of what you like and enjoy. And in 2019, every brand we’re going to dive into here is so well developed that honestly saying one is way superior to the other would be unfair.

Before looking at brands however, the first thing to ask yourself is what do you need said computer for. If you’re the creative type, or need the computer for creative work, then you’ll invariably require Adobe’s Creative Suite program. This works on Windows and Apple’s iOS, so either will suffice. If you’re looking to get into some gaming, choices then become a bit more nuanced. Windows and Linux operating systems are the best for gaming, and Dell’s Alienware, also specializing in this area, is churning out very high-powered choices with the ability to handle processor and memory-intensive games.

Next is deciding on the style of the computer. You have your choices of desktop, laptop, tablet or a hybrid. Hybrids are cool, like Lenovo’s Yoga or the positively reviewed Surface Book from Microsoft. Some folks love a touchscreen, but touchscreens aren’t necessarily needed for example if you’re using the computer in more of a work setting and having it connected to a desktop monitor.

Following is the operating system. Mac OS X runs on Macs and Windows runs on nearly everything else. If you’re intent on an Apple, it is good to know that the OS X system is based on the FreeBSD variant of Unix, a stable system not prone to viruses or glitches. Windows, again, is widely supported, but more prone to viruses as a result. In general, Windows PCs and tablet computers are the most widely used computers in the world. Google’s Chromebook is a relatively newer option that requires an Internet connection to operate, and as such contains no hard drive. They are much, much cheaper and exceptional choices if the Internet is widely available wherever you live.

A popular topic now – price. We all want to spend the least possible, right? Whoever said, “you know what, I want to put myself in debt and splurge on the most expensive computer and then have to take my kids out of school as a result.” That declaration is not all that frequent but spending $100 either is likely not an option in the computing world. Figure out your price range and base your decision accordingly.

On to the brands now! We have to start with Apple, an absolute powerhouse and while more expensive than the rest, many conclude they are worth every hard-earned penny you will plunk down. Next are HPs (Hewlett-Packard). HPs can be found for personal use up to large solutions for government agencies. Their range of products is what sets HP apart. Dell is a widely trusted brand, based out of Texas and selling computers online is their business model. Lenovo is a Chinese multinational, designing and manufacturing personal computers, workstations, tablets and smartphones. Back in 2013 they were the world’s largest computer vendor but have since been overtaken.

From here the list continues – Asus, Acer, Toshiba, Samsung, LG and Sony. These are the main players, but again, figure out what you need this computer for first and then the shopping experience awaits.