Of all the mainstream computer makers, I'd say that HP machines have the second-worst reputation (emachines being worse) in terms of reliability. I have a few of friends who owned HPs that fried or died for no discernible reason. ^^
...Of course, people say similar things about Dell computers, and my Dell laptop is still running great. And Alienware machines are supposed to be excellent, but mine keeps having little difficulties and requires extra-special care, especially in terms of dusting.
So generally, although I wouldn't recommend buying an HP, you'll probably be okay with it as long as you take good care of it-- clean it regularly, both in terms of hardware and software.
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Date: 2007-04-02 03:02 pm (UTC)...Of course, people say similar things about Dell computers, and my Dell laptop is still running great. And Alienware machines are supposed to be excellent, but mine keeps having little difficulties and requires extra-special care, especially in terms of dusting.
So generally, although I wouldn't recommend buying an HP, you'll probably be okay with it as long as you take good care of it-- clean it regularly, both in terms of hardware and software.