I have a Dell M1710 laptop and love it. As far as desktop computers, I've built the last 4 that I had, it gives a nice sense of satisfaction powering it on for the very first time and seeing it work
As far as computers, I often wondered about Falcon Northwest, how the fuck can they stay in business with the prices they charge ??? Sure, they might be good, but with the extra you spend, it's not worth it -
http://www.falcon-nw.com/