August 27, 2007
So many laptop choices - not a good thing
I’m looking for a Santa Rosa-based laptop for my wife. I’m really hoping to spend $1000 or less.
The process for shopping for PC laptops in generally is pretty bewildering. On HP’s site alone, I counted 20 different laptop/tablet models. Then there’s Dell’s assortment, Lenovo’s assortment, Fujitsu, Sony, etc etc etc. The model numbers are swirling in my head. The configs are endless.
Some see this as freedom - and thus a good thing. It’s a sign that the PC ecosystem is doing great and that consumers are provided lots of choices. To me, I wonder how many consumers are consumed by the Paradox of Choice and analysis paralysis.
Buying a Mac laptop is far easier: 3 models. MacBook, MacBook Pro 15, MacBook Pro 17.
Sure these choices are restrictive - but sometimes, simplicity is freedom.
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One Comment to “So many laptop choices - not a good thing”
August 29th, 2007 at 8:52 am
$1000 or less? Yikes.
MacBook is always good, and it can do double-duty with Mac OS and Windows. But that price restriction is gonna hurt.
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