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’.