Trying to buy a new laptop can be a big ordeal, whether you visit a store in person or browse around online. You might think it’s easier to find the right laptop in person since you can see what you’re buying, but you won’t have access to a big selection.
In-store purchases are more likely to make you settle for the best option among a limited number of choices when there could be a better laptop you don’t know about. If you end up with a poor-quality device because you had to stick to a budget, you’ll be replacing it sooner than later.
Even when you buy your laptop online, you might be tempted to get one of the lowest-priced options, but in time, that will be a choice you’ll come to regret.
Here’s why it’s never a good idea to settle for a cheaply made laptop.
- You’ll be replacing it frequently
When you want a good laptop that will last for years, it’s best to choose a reputable brand name to avoid getting caught in the cycle of having to replace your device every year or two.
No laptop will last forever, but there are reliable laptops that are built to last much longer. Big brand names wouldn’t risk their reputations by making poor-quality computers, so stick with known brands whenever possible.
The average lifespan of a laptop is 3-5 years, but you can make a good one last much longer with proper care if it’s already a high-quality device. No matter how hard you try, you can’t make a poorly built laptop last that long.
Replacing a laptop every two years will end up costing you far more money in the long run than investing in a good laptop from the start.
- Repairs will be frequent
Let’s say you get a cheap laptop because you only need it for something simple, like word processing. Chances are, parts will break frequently and you’ll have to get your laptop repaired more often than you’d like. For instance, common issues with cheap laptops include:
- Keys stop working
- Keys fall off and can’t be snapped back into place
- Power supplies die
- Screens end up with multiple dead pixels
- Ports stop working
- The power cord connection is weak
- The battery capacity is terrible
- The device overheats easily
- And more
These issues are typically minor inconveniences easily resolved with a repair, but how often do you want to go through the repair process? If you settle for a cheaply made laptop, you’re going to get tired of repairs pretty fast.
- You’ll get frustrated
At some point, you’ve probably experienced the frustration of your laptop lagging or glitching while you’re trying to do something important. You’ve probably also experienced the “blue screen of death” and have lost unsaved work in the process of trying to get your laptop to cooperate.
A laptop that malfunctions, lags, and stops working at random times is an unfortunate side effect of buying a poorly built device. Laptops require a certain amount of computing power and cheaply made devices won’t meet even basic needs. You’ll use it for a few days, thinking everything is fine, and then that’s when everything will fall apart.
Your laptop shouldn’t stress you out. You should be able to use it as you need it without being inconvenienced by breakdowns.
- Fixing a bad laptop is exhausting
Whether you fix your laptop or send it to a shop, you’ll be spending a lot of time on repairs if you buy a cheaply made device. It might start out as one or two small fixes, like a bad port or a lost key, but the issues will pile up and you’ll eventually notice you’re spending too much time managing problems.
If you have better things to do than drop your laptop off at the repair shop or search for new parts online, buy a quality laptop from the beginning.
- Cheap components are expensive to fix
Cheaply made laptops are built with poor-quality components that malfunction frequently and cost a lot to fix. For example, failing processors and motherboards are common, yet expensive repairs and in some cases, the repair will cost more than a new laptop.
Buy a good laptop from the start
Nothing good can come from buying a poor-quality laptop. Buy a quality device from the start and save yourself the hassle and headaches associated with poor-quality computers.
