There are very few figures showing worldwide laptop sales rankings. However, the most popular brands are generally regarded to be (in alphabetical order):
- Acer
- Apple
- Asus
- Dell
- HP
- Lenovo
- MSI
- Samsung
- Sony
- Toshiba
http://money.
CNN.com/2009/02/27/news/companies/lashinsky_hurd.fortune/index.htm, which is from February 2009, suggests that the top selling laptop brands are:
- HP 21.2%
- Acer 16.5%
- Dell 14%
- Toshiba 9.6%
- Lenovo 7.3%
The article does not seem to cite provenance for these figures, so they may be US-only.
Without citing other sources, I can say that as a former computer repair woman (five years experience), my best business came from HP and Compaq, which is a bad thing. Their highly proprietary natures made repairs and parts expensive. Dell and any Mac were the least likely to have hardware problems.
Laptops made by Apple and Lenovo are generally regarded as highly reliable; HP (which owns Compaq) and Acer are seen to be the least reliable.
Apple: Best Laptop Brand 2010 WinnerOut of our eight categories, Apple brings home the gold in four, with one-Performance & Reviews-carrying the heaviest weight of all the criteria. Plus, the company ranked second in the keyboard and touchpad category. There's no question about it: Apple is the best notebook manufacturer and brand around. With every new product release, we eagerly anticipate its arrival, as do hordes of consumers who routinely flock to Apple Stores. Additionally, its support is second to none. We look forward to a bright future for this top brand, as its introduction of the iPad seeks to pioneer a whole new category of mobile computing. Read more.
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Points15*13*1315*99*3380*
Lenovo: Best Brand 2010 Runner-UpNot only did Lenovo have a very good year, but things are looking even brighter with the expected arrival of its breathtaking Skylight smartbook and innovative U1 Hybrid tablet-notebook. Read more.
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SonyStrong support and top-notch designs make Sony's products well worth the premium. Read more.
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Points111211131075*372
ToshibaAn emphasis on delivering compelling industrial designs and innovative features at affordable prices make this brand one of our favorites. Read more.
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Points91112121284472
ASUSOnce known only for its netbooks, ASUS has evolved into an innovative notebook maker, keeping the likes of HP and Dell on their toes. Read more.
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Points12109111165*5*69
HPHP continues to offer slick designs and good performance for the money, but its lackluster support and customer satisfaction among readers dragged its overall rating down. Read more.
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Points111187 139*2263
DellDespite lukewarm reviews and some ergonomic complaints, Dell's overall designs have improved a great deal. Read more.
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Points8108714*74361
SamsungWe're a bit underwhelmed by Samsung's offerings of late, but we hope the company can turn things around. Read more.
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AcerAlthough we were disappointed with Acer's tech support, the company generally offers the best value in most categories. Read more.
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Points1071061253457
GatewayWhile we're not exactly sure why Acer is keeping this brand around, Gateway does provide good design and performance for your buck. Read more.
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MSILukewarm reviews and poor tech support cancelled out our positive feelings about this brand's strong ultraportable line. Read more.
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FujitsuBringing up the rear, a varied selection of Tablet PCs and relatively good tech support are the only real positives about
this brand. Read more.
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Update:
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