So I'm abusive to my technology. I try to buy quality stuff in the hopes that it'll survive a bump or shaking now and again.

If I had the money, I'd buy one of those rubber-covered Toughbooks or something. I'm just clumsy; it seems like no matter how well I try to take care of my technology I end up dropping it somehow when my bookbag breaks or I trip over my bed sheets.

Durability is the big thing and definitely my number one priority.

That said, I do enjoy playing games, but it's pretty low compared to durability. I'll be saving up for a gaming PC sometime in the future, right now I need something I can use to take notes and print term papers.

Can anyone make me a recommendation as to a durable brand? I've always heard the Thinkpads are the best as far as something that can take a licking and keep on ticking.