I don't like HP or Dell laptops. Acer and Asus is best in the laptop department. When it comes to desktops the best way to go is build your own.
With Desktops, I've always built mine since 1996 and my first Pentium 75. However, when you work at place that sources from Dell, you learn to hate their desktops. Their laptops are good.
And sofar, the HP I have has been rock solid. First PC I ever had with a SSD in it. I'm due for a new PC at work as well, and it will be another HP. Packard Bell had a horrible rep. Asus is good in parts and in tablets, but I've found (and heard from friends also) that they are HORRIBLE to deal with as far as warranties go. HP and Dell are a lot easier to deal with.
To each their own.