I've had an HP since 2006 and it is the most reliable computer I've ever used. As long as I keep it in good shape it won't go down on me. It's had viruses, on my own stupidity of course, and once the power source blew out. Probably from overuse. Anyone who says HPs are bad probably are stupids who will click on/download anything without giving it a second thought, or overuse it/mod it/add new components the wrong way and then blame HP.