2007-02-09 16:49:12 · 15 answers · asked by The Truth 2.0 5 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
With or wothout repair?
Without repair about 12 years normally/ Their software is obsolete and storage is terrible but they will last for about 12 years as a functioning computer. Should you keep an antique that long?
Heck no..buy a new updated computer every 3 years.
2007-02-09 16:53:31 · answer #1 · answered by fade_this_rally 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let me check my storage shed. hmmmmmmmm seems to be getting fuller. Yes there are the TR80 Model III. Yep vintage early 1980's, whoops just saw a CoCo (Radio Shack Color laptop) run behind that cabinet. Those Trash 80's must be doing something naughty at night.
Oh well, close the door and throw them away or sell them when I get a "round-2-it"
2007-02-09 19:48:09 · answer #2 · answered by pocbr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard they are obsolete in a few years. Mine is 6 years old & doing pretty good. A few occasional problems but nothing a computer tech can't fix. We are planning on upgrading to a new one later this year because of security issues & space issues.
2007-02-09 17:05:05 · answer #3 · answered by cats2006 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well..... my son is an engineer and still using a computer I bought in 1997 or 8 - so I guess it would make it about 10 years old..... no repairs....either......He really should buy another one - but you know engineers...
2007-02-09 16:58:58 · answer #4 · answered by longhats 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it actual relies upon on the style you utilize your computing gadget and how many times you utilize it. purely preserve it, it truthfully would final long yet of path, as you realize, it isn't the final one around because it gets previous. i nevertheless save the 1st computing gadget i had, when I have been given a clean one, the 1st one began to circulate loopy like sometimes it boots, sometimes it does no longer. getting sentimental i assume, hehehe.
2016-09-28 21:59:37 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i heard avg computer last about 3-4 years. turn it off if you dont use it, especially on a laptop. its thin and very small. use surge protector. mine is 4 years old and still running. just keep it updated with drivers and security updates. good luck
2007-02-09 16:53:32 · answer #6 · answered by RFJ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends upon how fast the technology changes in the technology happen in the world.
2007-02-09 17:00:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is totally determined by who uses them, and who maintains them.
Usually they can be fixed, but now that they have come down so much in price, most people just replace them.
2007-02-09 16:58:07 · answer #8 · answered by Norton N 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on the care you take of them, in regards to the upgrades in technology they can be considered nothing in a matter of a few years, if you defrag them, keep filters fans ect ect clean they can last for many years.
2007-02-09 16:54:26 · answer #9 · answered by Calebs Mummy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as their owners.
2007-02-09 17:07:57 · answer #10 · answered by JFalcon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋