Netbooks have a roughly 20 percent higher failure rate due to hardware malfunctions than standard laptops.
Reliable laptop company ?
Toshiba and Asus, both with below a 16 percent failure rate due to hardware malfunction.
Least reliable laptop ?
Acer, Gateway, and HP. HP's hardware malfunction rate, the worst in SquareTrade's analysis, is a whopping 25.6 percent.
How to keep your laptop live longer than 3 years ?
Ensure your laptop is as drop-proofed as possible (use a padded bag or case, route cords so they won't be tripped on, lock children in another room), and protect it as best you can from heat and dust.
Source : http://tech.yahoo.com/blogs/null/154921
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