Top 10 Best Computer

Brands

AppleOne of the earliest computer brands, Apple is synonymous with clean design and innovation. Its computer line includes laptops such as the thin and lightweight MacBook Air and the high-powered MacBook Pro. Its iMacs are all-in-one computers with high-resolution displays. For users who need a more traditional desktop, there is the Mac Pro and the Mac Mini.

LenovoChinese manufacturer Lenovo acquired IBM's computer business in 2005 and continued its highly successful products. The Lenovo line includes the ThinkPad, a longtime staple in the business world, as well as the convertible Yoga computers, the Y series gaming laptop, and the various entry-level and student focused G, S, and N Series. ThinkCentre desktops are powerful workstations, but Lenovo has a large variety of other desktops and all-in-ones addressing an array of computer users' needs.

ASUSNot just a computer manufacturer but also a parts maker, ASUS is a Taiwanese company. It offers something for everyone, with laptops ranging from Chromebooks to the convertible Transformer series. Its Republic of Gamers series includes both gaming laptops and desktops. In addition to the tiny EeeBox and the compact VivoPC, Asus offers a range of general use all-in-ones and desktops.

HPHewlett-Packard is an American company addressing the full range of computing needs, everything from computers to printers. On the laptop front, it offers high-end solutions such as the HP Envy and EliteBook series, as well as Chromebooks, everyday Pavilion computers, and detachable and convertible units. For desktops, check out the high-performance Envy, ProDesk, and EliteDesk computers, or look for entry-level solutions.

SamsungSouth Korean electronics giant Samsung offers everything from smartphones to TVs and Blu-ray players as well as computers and parts. The high-end Samsung ATIV Book laptop combines power with a slim design and long battery life.Samsung Galaxy S4 ReviewPlay Video: Samsung Galaxy S4 ReviewSamsung Galaxy S4: Unboxing & ReviewPlay Video: Samsung Galaxy S4: Unboxing & ReviewSamsung Galaxy S4 Review: one year laterPlay Video: Samsung Galaxy S4 Review: one year later

DellAmerican tech giant Dell offers laptops, PCs, and all-in-ones targeting an array of uses, from its entry-level and everyday Inspiron laptops and desktops to its high-performance XPS series. It also offers Chromebook and Chromebox solutions.

ToshibaJapanese company Toshiba can trace its roots all the way back to 1875 as a maker of telegraph equipment, thanks to a series of mergers. Its laptop line includes the entry-level Satellite series, its business-focused Tecra laptops, Qosmio gaming laptops, and the thin and lightweight Portege and KIRA Ultrabook series.

AlienwareTechnically a subsidiary of Dell, Alienware has set itself apart as a maker of high-powered gaming laptops and PCs. Built as much for performance as they are for visual impact, Alienware's computers are ideal for serious gamers who want to run the latest games on their PCs instead of consoles.

AcerA subsidiary of Acer since 2007, Gateway broke into the personal computer market in the 1990s in part thanks to its clever advertising. It manufactures a variety of laptops and desktops targeting all sorts of users. For laptops, it offers the LT series with a 10.1-inch HD touchscreen, its entry-level NE series, and the NV series with touchscreen capabilities. Its SX desktops offer a small form factor, while the DX series is more on par with traditional desktop towers, and the One ZX has an all-in-one design.

GatewayTaiwanese manufacturer Acer makes not just computers but also A/V components, smartphones, and more. Its Aspire laptops run from the entry-level Aspire E to the high-performance Aspire V and Aspires S series. For desktops, choose the compact Aspire X, the everyday Aspire T, the gaming-focused Predator G, or an all-in-one desktop.