My sister's laptop is completely destroyed, she needs a new one.

[Kybic]

Yes, [B]but[/B] since it is a thinkpad, it will not fall apart when you sneeze on it.

Given OP needs, this notebook is futureproof as well.

My side of the argument is like this - Should you buy pair of shoes for $10 that will last for six months or save for $50 pair that will last at least three years?

[Eltro102]

[QUOTE=Kybic;31323049]Yes, [B]but[/B] since it is a thinkpad, it will not fall apart when you sneeze on it.

Given OP needs, this notebook is futureproof as well.

My side of the argument is like this - Should you buy pair of shoes for $10 that will last for six months or save for $50 pair that will last at least three years?[/QUOTE]

yes but

Should you buy your sister a pair of shoes for 10$ OR a pair of shoes for 50$ which will get thrown away at the same time?