Dang! I was going to consider giving you my 1998 BMW 2.8L convertible Z3 Roadster (130K)- looks brand new - but you couldn't take it in good conscience. Guess I'll have to just grit my teeth and keep it. ;-)
I'd had at least 5 Toshiba laptops but when it was last time to upgrade I remembered how the japs had helped the ruskies with improved silent props for their subs so I bought an HP.
Sucked from day one with endless problems including randomly failing on windows updates and a USB host controller diagnosed as failed two weeks after extended wtty expired even though "we" were trying to figure out why the new web cam wouldn't work within the wtty period. They offered me a $50 coupon for another HP.
Their printers and drivers are even worse.
So next upgrade will likely be a Toshiba.
Solid machines, few glitches, and superior tech support.
Go ahead and stick it to Campbells - buy Progresso - much better instant meal in a can. IMHO.
Sorry - Still have the HP "Envy" ... just trying to save some soul from the aggravation of HP's inferior products except for their 12C calculator of course. ;-)
but see, you obviously place no value on self esteem. Self esteem gained by not buying you that which cannot afford has value beyond measure /s