So, I know there are a bunch of threads that talk about what laptop you should buy, but I was wondering where you would recommend buying a laptop?

With respect to prices, selection, and customer support and whatever else you can think of.

Canada Computers (non-big box kind of store, can order from any dealer if you request it), Summit Direct (very small, good prices but limited range), Best Buy (varies, they had a really good asus laptop deal this weekend), Tiger Direct (specialize in online ordering, closest store is in Burlington)... I bought my laptop from Staples, on sale; they have a decent warranty program but the rest of their qualities is similar to Best Buy and Future Shop.

Canada Computers/Tiger Direct. They have store locations. Buying online can land you cheaper deals only difference is you can't physically see it

CC is the closest one... just hope on 51/5e/5c and get off at mcdonalds @ dundurn

Buying from the brand's official website also is pretty neat, they often offer great deals too.

Canada Computers is pretty close to campus. It has a pretty big selection and will price-match with other retailers. NCIX is even better, but there arent as many locations.

Thanks!

Guess I'll be checking out a couple of different places, doesn't necessarily have to be close to campus.

The laptop I have right now was bought at Staples and their customer support has been horrid.

How are Canada Computers, NCIX and TigerDirect with customer support?

Originally Posted by vthana

Thanks!

Guess I'll be checking out a couple of different places, doesn't necessarily have to be close to campus.

The laptop I have right now was bought at Staples and their customer support has been horrid.

How are Canada Computers, NCIX and TigerDirect with customer support?

What do you mean customer support? Like warranties or troubleshooting?

Warranties - Extended warranties in particular.

Well I have never bought extended warranties since with the amount of conditions and stuff on them it usually isn't worth it, and the first x months is usually covered by the manufacturer (usually 1 year).

They all have physical stores, so you can at least nag them while under their's or factory warranty. Past that and I am not sure

Yeah, I'm thinking negative on the extended warranty.

Originally Posted by blackdragon

CC is the closest one... just hope on 51/5e/5c and get off at mcdonalds @ dundurn

1 and 10 can get you there too.

If you are shopping around you should compare some of the computer deals that are on at the Bookstore right now.

Even if you decide to go somewhere else that staff in the computer department would be more than happy to talk to you about the kind of requirements you should be looking for.