Mate
Youll get all kinds of answers and everyones got likes and dislikes. Ive bought many laptops over the years for myself and clients and have had good and bad points for all.
Just bought a Dell for my sister and Im very happy with it - so far. Theres really not much difference for a sub - 1k lappy (thats the laptop variety) so Id go for warranty and support.
Cheers
Jas