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Question
Which notebook is better, more reliable, and worth the money?
Dell Inspiron 1525 Laptop at a price of $559 before tax
or
HP G50-123 NR NoteBook at a price of $500 before tax
It really depends on the hardware being included with the system, what kind of warranty you get, etc.
Reliability is a very sketchy term to apply to a computer, so I won't even get into discussing it (because 99% of people who talk about reliability usually complain about something they themselves caused, the other 1% will discuss things entirely inapplicable to the other 99% (for example hardware uptime and MTBF figures)).
The HP is cheaper, so assuming its hardware isn't too far behind the Dell, I would take that option, mostly for the sake of saving money. However, if the Dell offers substantially better hardware or much better warranty terms, it would be the clear winner.
-bob
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I have nearly two decades of experience in IT, computer repair, and related fields and will attempt to provide the most solid, brand-agnostic advice when it comes time to purchase a new computer, or upgrade an existing machine. I can answer anything from the seemingly basic to the downright complicated - and will do my best to provide this information in a clear and concise manner.
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I have been an enthusiast of PC's for many years, and can answer questions about the purchase/use of a new computer or the purchase, installation, and use of upgrades for existing computers. There probably isn't a whole lot related to the home computer that I haven't seen over the years.
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