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Unlike the rest of my family, I don't abuse my hardware. Currently using a laptop from work, 8 years old, looks like new. Not a scratch on my case-less iPhone 4.
Also don't let the kids touch my hardware ....
For the kids, I buy $100 laptops at a pawn shop, make sure they run Linux fine, and plan on replacing once a year. Seems to work well enough...
If I were to buy new, or recommend something new, then I like Dell hardware from the "business/home office" line - 3 year next day on site parts replacement warranty, can be expanded to include abuse/destruction/liquids for another $100...
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