Really? I've been running my Ally X at near 100% cpu for 24/7 for over a year (actually closer to 2 years), and it's going strong, just like the day I got it.
Same for my Asus gaming laptop, also running great (got it because I was so impressed with the Ally X in general).
Almost like with any PC brand there's always lemons. Although the original Ally had some pretty nasty flaws you couldn't get around too easily.
Edit: I'd probably be thrilled it happened in the first 11 months. That's a totally free replacement.
Honestly, unless the new device is an enormous upgrade, I very likely won't be giving up my Ally Z1E anytime soon. The thing is still an absolute monster, and is honestly the value king of the decade now.