to each their own, i guess. i like to upgrade every couple years. For the past 5 years or so, I've gotten such great deals on my macs that i've been able to sell them every 1-2 years close to or above the price i paid.
but yeah, if computers are a tool for you, just use them til it breaks! Just like cars.. save a lot of money by keeping it for 10-15 years.
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Originally Posted by kork13
In computers, I never consider 'resale' value... I only plan to drive them into the ground. my family has gone through multiple computers this way. we make it last 5-10 years, then when it can't sustain itself, it's finally time for a new one, and the previous goes to meet the great microchip in the sky.... or the dump, whichever comes first...  |