Understanding the importance of reliability is the first step in overcoming socially accepted misguided conceptions. Let me start off by saying that in the computer world there are no perfect components or perfect manufacturers. What there is, are manufacturers who are significantly better then others. People incorrectly associate perfection with reliability.
You get what you pay for holds true to this day. There are no wonder deals whether on EBay or PriceWatch...
Buying Reliability
Buying Reliability