Are laptops trusthworthy?

So I didn't really know where to post, I figured it was here, now to the point.

I'm going to college soon and I don't know if I should buy one, I just want to know how useful it will be while I'm in college and if it will "survive" all those years which leads me to other question, how resistant are they? I'm going to be taking it everywhere and I wouldn't like it dying on me.

What's your budget? What kinds of things do you expect to be using your laptop for?

-Betta

well if your going to get a laptop keep in mind a few things. Make sure when you carry your laptop around keep it in a protective sleeve of some sort. Do not have textbooks against it as it can cause damage, and make sure you try to get an extended warranty. My previous laptop a gateway had non stop problems where the dvd drive had to be repaired 3 times already. My newer HP/Compaq laptop seems sturdier and the customer support i find is really good(wanted to purchase a 12-cell battery). Oh and one major thing.....dont sit on the laptop :P

all kidding aside laptops are great for portability but if you need power you can build a desktop much more powerful for much cheaper, so keep that im mind

I would get a Netbook or a $500 laptop at the most. 12-14''.X360PS3AMD05

[QUOTE="X360PS3AMD05"]I would get a Netbook or a $500 laptop at the most. 12-14''.nintendog66