HP for desktops, I'd never suggest.

HP for laptops, FREAKING AWESOME.

Seriously, I did my hardcore competitive gaming on this system for two years until I finally couldn't install new games any more. We're talking CAL League stuff here. If you get a new HP laptop, it's going to last you for at least a year for top-end stuff. They build them really well.

I stray away from Dell for laptops because I've never owned one that DIDN'T have an air-flow issue. Of course, I've never owned an XPS and those are gorgeous laptops, but aside from those, I'd say no.


@Silver: I shut off all HP services. I don't know what you're having issues with. Maybe we need to talk? The only one I keep on is the Wireless Assistant... wifi signal boost is nice.