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Sony and Toshiba Laptops Most Reliable, Survey Says
Mon, 01 Sep 2008
Sony and Toshiba are the most reliable laptop manufacturers, according to the new Which? computing annual survey. Across the board, laptops scored 87 per cent for reliability, but only Sony and Toshiba laptops scored higher than the average. Both brands scored 93 per cent for reliability, significantly higher than the most reliable desktop manufacturers – Apple, Compaq and Dell, each of which scored 86 per cent. Indeed, laptops scored 13 per cent higher on average than desktops.

The survey also revealed that the computers have fallen in price in recent years. The survey, which consulted nearly 8,000 Which? members, found that the average cost of a new computer now stands at £750, compared to £800 in 2007 and £900 in 2006. Meanwhile, brand was shown to be one of the most important factors in the minds of laptop buyers, with 28 per cent wanting a trusted make. 26 per cent said that value for money was their main consideration, whilst 23 per cent examine the computer’s specifications.

A Which? spokesperson said, ‘As a new computer costs on average £750, it’s important you spend that money on a reliable brand. But while reliability is crucial, you shouldn’t forget other considerations, such as your budget and what your want to do with your laptop’.