I have a Toshiba Satelite that is still going strong. Has a label on it saying “Windows XP, 2005” on it - so that must have been when I bought it!
It started off as my portable field computer, but quickly became (and still is) my main PC as well(hooked to external keyboard, monitor, etc.).
Having no need to replace a laptop for years says a lot about that laptop, I agree. During hurricane season I might have 10 heavy-duty radar/satellite graphics running and nothing ever gets stuck.
I am still using my Satellite that I bought in Slovakia
around 2004.
The CD has gone out, but my main problem is that it takes forever to boot and the HD runs much more then it should.
None of the normal maintenance functions, such as defrag, are of any help. If anyone has an idea, I am open to suggestions.
I might add, the Satellite will crash in a warm environment without an external fan.
Mine is elevated, with a five inch muffin fan blowing under and over.
Last year I bought a newer Satellite from a distressed expat, but my wife and 2 yr old baby monopolize it.
I also have a Dell laptop that another expat hocked to me.
He is back in the US and it is questionable if he will be able to return here. (Philippines)