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Published 11/19/2009 by Ars Technica


Apple Fourth Best Among Build Quality Study For Portables

SquareTrade, Inc., a company that offers extended warranties on all sorts of consumer electronics, has published a study on laptop longevity based on 30,000 costumer experiences. The numbers show that Apple is fourth in terms of reliability, as machines from...

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