I have a Dell Inspiron notebook that is about 7 years old. The motherboard failed in the first week and the complete machine was replaced after a tirade. Since then I have replaced the LCD screen due to failure and the motherboard & HDD due to overheating issues that Dell didn't disclose. In the mean time I have two fans helping to keep it cool and I do several back-ups a day just in case.

A class action suit was filed against them because of a lack of an extended warranty to deal with this issue. I'm guess I am in-line to receive something once it is settled although I won't be spending my $2.38 on another Dell.

I'll take all recomendations to heart for that inevitable upgrade I am dreading.