<p>I currently have a cheap netbook (it was seriously $100) that is 6 years old. My parents won't even allow me to install MS office on it because they think it is that terrible of a computer that is doesn't deserve it. I need to have a computer for school (and summer programs!) and was debating if I should purchase one now or suffer until college. I'm currently looking at a Toshiba and was wondering if it would last a full 6+ years. Any suggestions as to what I should do would be appreciated.</p>
<p>I currently have a toshiba that has lasted 3 ish years now, although mine is breaking, mainly due to me being irresponsible but it still works perfectly as it pertains to schooling . Get a higher end toshiba if you do get one</p>
<p>May I ask which model you have? I’m currently considering the Satellite C855DS5135 15.6in model.</p>
<p>You will regret the C855DS5135 if you want it to last 6 years. The A6-4400M processor is adequate for today, but it will be too slow for web browsing and video in the years to come.</p>
<p>The processor isn’t really that bad (2.7 GHz, 3.2 turbo) so I don’t see how bad it could be in a few years. None the less, which model would you suggest instead of the C855DS5135?</p>
<p>I’m not going to suggest anything. But you should be aware that raw clock speed does not really tell you how fast a processor is. You might want to poke around [url=<a href=“http://www.cpubenchmark.net%5Dcpubenchmark%5B/url”>http://www.cpubenchmark.net]cpubenchmark[/url</a>] when deciding on a computer.</p>
<p>Ok, thank you!</p>