I need something that's reliable. My HP just went dead on me last night for the 2nd time in a year. I've only owned it for 3 years and it's been giving me a headache the whole 3 years. The first time it was under warranty(BB had to replace the motherboard) but now I have to take it to a repair place to find out what's wrong with it

If repair costs are too expensive I'm not gonna bother paying just for it to break a year from now. A quick glance at BB/CC has all kinds of options for decent prices. This is for home use, nothing fancy. I just want the stupid thing to work!!!!!!

Can anyone recommend a brand that is considered reliable?