Well all budget systems are mosty created equal anymore but higher end models vary from maker to maker. Are you looking for a Windows System or maybe an Apple laptop. Since you can get most Microsoft apps that are mainstream for Mac Apple is a popular choice but then again, IBM systems are well built and very good. also Dell's Latitude systems are a higher made computer with better tech support then Inspiron systems. I would recommend an Business class system since they are made much better and have a very good lvel of support.