What kind of computer do you recommend?

[publius2k4]

I have an old laptop with a faulty p key. (You have no idea how much you use the p key!) Historic desktop at home. I have only used windows and microsoft. My good friend uses a mac and says it is not hard to learn to use a mac. I have an Iphone and I understand they would sync. I write a lot, and I would like to use the computer for powerpoint. Would appreciate any advice you have for preferences and why. I went back over this and pounded in every missing p! Thanks!

MAC's are good but for the price. As uptonsinclair said, brands don't really matter that much. What does matter is the quality of the components used to build the machine. Where brands come into play is when you have various warranty issues that arise. But if you buy a used one, the manufacturers warranty is generally already void.

I recommend a used laptop with Linux