Which laptop maker makes the best laptops?

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I'm looking to get a cheap gaming laptop but I'm confused about all the available choices. I don't mind paying a premium for a well regarded brand.

Can someone recommend a brand to go with? I'd like to be able to run Linux on it as well.

 

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Lenovo

I know nothing about Linux so can not comment on that

Thank you. I was looking at Lenovo so that is good news.

 

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One advantage of buying from Lenovo is that you can spec the laptop without Windows and save (usually) £90.
But you need to define 'cheap', especially when you initially ask for 'best'.

Thank you. Yes I saw that when I was playing around with the configurator.

I'd ideally like to be around the £1k to £1.5k mark in terms of budget. Nearer to £1k would be best.