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How old is your computer?
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I got my Mac mini the night Leopard was released, so it's now 3 months old.
My MacBook Pro is 18 months old and my PC is about 4.5 years old.
My MacBook Pro is 18 months old and my PC is about 4.5 years old.
I tend to sell stuff while they still retail some of their original value. As of right now my computer ages are:
MacBook = 1.5 years old
Windows PC = 1 year old
My previous Windows PC was 1 year old as well before I upgraded it, but my PC before that was 5 years old. Prior to that most of my computers were about 2-3 years old before I upgraded them. That's one of the most redeeming features of Windows PC's is that when they get old, all you have to do is replace a few parts and they're like new again. The oldest part in my current system is one of the hard drives that is 6 years old. My current system I expect to last another 2 year before I do any expensive upgrades (mobo, video card, etc..).
As for my MacBook, i'm expecting it to last me another 2.5 years. I have no real intention of replacing it early, since I don't expect it to do everything I use my PC for. I am, however, hoping that Apple will release a headless mid-range Mac with a user upgradeable video card, so that I can ditch my Windows PC once and for all. If not, then i'll just save up and waste money on a Mac Pro that I don't really need.
MacBook = 1.5 years old
Windows PC = 1 year old
My previous Windows PC was 1 year old as well before I upgraded it, but my PC before that was 5 years old. Prior to that most of my computers were about 2-3 years old before I upgraded them. That's one of the most redeeming features of Windows PC's is that when they get old, all you have to do is replace a few parts and they're like new again. The oldest part in my current system is one of the hard drives that is 6 years old. My current system I expect to last another 2 year before I do any expensive upgrades (mobo, video card, etc..).
As for my MacBook, i'm expecting it to last me another 2.5 years. I have no real intention of replacing it early, since I don't expect it to do everything I use my PC for. I am, however, hoping that Apple will release a headless mid-range Mac with a user upgradeable video card, so that I can ditch my Windows PC once and for all. If not, then i'll just save up and waste money on a Mac Pro that I don't really need.
Well put.
I usually use my computers until they die on me or are no longer useful.
My Macs seem to continue to work and work and work...
That's why I like new things like the MBA. It gives me an excuse to buy something new!
The oldest computer that I still use occasionally, I purchased in February, 1985.
Toshiba Tecra 8000 - i believe it is about 10 years old.
300 MHz, 6gb hard drive, 192mb Ram(upgraded) , not bad for its time.
Still runs ubuntu quite well, although graphically it struggles with youtube.
My mac mini, on the other hand, is a mere month and a half old!
300 MHz, 6gb hard drive, 192mb Ram(upgraded) , not bad for its time.
Still runs ubuntu quite well, although graphically it struggles with youtube.
My mac mini, on the other hand, is a mere month and a half old!
hmm my iMac G3 is almost 7 I believe, 2001 model I think...
My Eee PC is 3 weeks old
My PC is a ripe 2 days old and lovin every minute of sweatin through Crysis
My Eee PC is 3 weeks old
My PC is a ripe 2 days old and lovin every minute of sweatin through Crysis
