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Gullible@sh.itjust.works 1 week ago
I’ve had two hp laptops and both shit the bed on me within the first year, so I don’t much care for their product philosophy. Vaio’s still my favorite. Despite being made of plastic, the little bugger still survived falling from a moderate height at least 5 times over 10 years. Eventually, the battery died and I couldn’t find a replacement. Rest in peace, you fiery bitch
homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 1 week ago
SinningStromgald@lemmy.world 1 week ago
And I’ve had two HP laptops work for over 5yrs+ without problem. The only laptop that died in less than a year was a Toshiba.
dogslayeggs@lemmy.world 1 week ago
My company only buys HP laptops, so I’ve had quite a few. Each one has lasted me longer than the company mandated refresh cycle of 3 years. My last two HP laptops lasted 4 years before I was forced to get new machines. I’m not saying HP is perfect, but anecdotes are only anecdotes.
Gullible@sh.itjust.works 1 week ago
Only had one Toshiba, and it was put together poorly. Thermal paste was improperly applied and it would simply shut down within 30 minutes. It’s hard to find a faultless brand, but cheap hp laptops are rarely worth the money.