Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Zazula
Well, what I've come to understand is that users are extremely idiosyncratic when it comes to portable computers. They tend to select a specific brand for some esoteric reason and then the following things happen:
a. When they upgrade to a newer portable, they are far more inclined to buy from the same brand.
b. They will always justify whatever negative experience they're getting from their portable.
c. They will always scorn other brands for the things they detest on them.
The above don't happen only if a user becomes subjest to a disastrous experience during the very first stage of his virgin purchase. In this case, he/she blames everything on that laptop's brand, and starts looking for a different one. However, if this initial stage concludes smoothly, then he/she becomes hooked for ever. The user can only lay his/her hands on this specific keyboard, operate only this specific trackpad, plug usb devices only when the ports are on the "right" place, and so on. (Do all these sound to you like a cult? Yes, they do...)
We could discuss many laptop-selection-related issues here, yet we'd be still be missing the main point: People buy things motivated by their feelings, not their logic. Give someone the most logical arguments - they won't agree. Tell them "but ya don't wanna be called stupid, do ya?", thus triggering their emotions rather their logic, and presto - they're on your side! I repeat what marketeers learn in their very first lesson: People buy only for sentimental reasons - period! So, let us present ideas here, but not become tempted in exchanging them; we can't force-feed anyone... Just try to remember why you bought your cell phone or why you like the food you like... you may be able to cite some reasonably-sounding (at least to you!) arguments, yet the underlying truth is that this is what you simply like!...
|
I disagree with you about the brand thing. I went for an Acer, because: They had great review; it was a great spec, for the price; it was perfect for my needs; I did my homework, and found they were the most reliable systems, with the least returns. I wouldn't have been able to get that with a HP, Dell, F-S, Toshiba ect.
I love what I got, and I would go for one in the future years, as they suit my needs perfectly.
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Zazula
Fox, are you sure about that? The notebook on my second post has a 19" screen (like Aspire 9800), yet it has Dual nVidia GO 7800 GTX / 2 x 256 GDDR III... I mean, I know people who would kill to get this, and just used it as an example that I still prefer my original pick (Celcius H).
|
Dude! Fox's graphics card is SWEET! If you need more than that, then you are a gready b**t**d.