« Reply #6 on: May 27, 2015, 11:24:15 PM »
I would get a refurbed thinkpad T series or a Dell Latitude E series. Windows 7. Get a square deal extended warranty. I have replaced a refurb thinkpad that way after a motherboard failure. Both of these models are their enterprise models and are hardier than their consumer models. My old law firm used the thinkpads after trying all the major brands. They held up the best. I have several generations of them kicking around the house and all still work just fine. I currently have a Dell through my employer and it also has held up. Personally I like the the thinkpad keyboard better, but that's just me.
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