Calling all laptop computer techs
That's why we are looking for another laptop. This one cost about $1400 just two years ago. Now, the available models are running about $700-$1,000 with more RAM, more HD capacity, better graphics cards, etc.
I hate to say it, but it's starting to look like computers are being made to be disposable after a couple of years use. It's cheaper to buy a new one than to fix the broken one.
