@ergative a quick search revealed that they seem to be for low tech, highly security concious customers. I would be the wrong person to buy from them but it might be just right for you.
The reason for your old laptop biting the dust likely has to do with your low tech approach though. You‘ll always pay more if you dont grasp the concepts behind the tech.
I wish you tons of luck and hope novacustom is the right partner for you.