Its Laptop, not a Soccerball. Treat it like your loved one it will last years. Besides Dell's got the Best Tech support. Atleast you have someone to ask questions if at all you need one. Sony, Toshiba, and all suck in terms of Tech Support. You can purchase extra warranty if you want. DC_Girl Panasonic has got ToughBook, its meant to last for Years. You might wanna give it a try.