[JohnFen]

Software engineer, last laptop was Dell Inspiron, I use it until it breaks in a way I can't fix. Laptops typically last me 7-10 years.

However, I decided to switch away from laptops entirely when my last one broke. Towers fit my situation much better.

[thallavajhula]

You seem to be in the farther right side of the spectrum in terms of your laptop longevity. 10 years is solid.