When does your computer become obsolete?

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Computer technology develops so quickly now that things can very quickly become obsolete. Of course, a great deal depends on what you want to do with a PC, Mac, tablet or laptop.

We've had our laptop for about 7 years now, and have regularly updated the operating systems etc. as required. It's still quite fast enough for our purposes, as we're not using it for heavy duty PC games with complex graphics etc. It does everything we need, and more, so no plans to replace it.

Marydoll

He has probably had at least two new PCs by now! 😉

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MerylStreep

Marydoll

He has probably had at least two new PCs by now! 😉

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I did! One post and he disappears!

Sorry Mary
Doing two things at once and didn’t notice I’d used quote

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Our old tower system is still rocking on at about 8 years old. Mostly I get by using my Kindle Fire Tablet.
Our kids tell us to get lap tops, or at least replace the tower with a laptop. It's the thought of getting to grips with a new system that puts us off. I'd definitely want a mouse and a keyboard. Can't be doing with the wee slidy thing.

Here in N Ireland we use the term numpty, yes an idiot.

My mother-in-law had a new system last year. She is 99 now and after a few issues initially, she's so much happier with it. We bought a keyboard and a mouse to go with it and connected it wirelessly to the printer - this definitely helps as now she doesn't need to go to the study for day-to-day printing things off. Her old laptop was very very slow and was no longer being correctly updated.

We have had two laptops in the years that we have had our last PC. I found the PC was just too slow for Photoshop etc though I was reluctant to part with it. I think a computer is too old if you have to go away and make a pot of tea whilst it boots up!

I do use an old desktop (not connected to the Internet) to run a particular programme which connects to a specific computerised device but it's only used for that one job and does it perfectly well. Otherwise that laptop is obsolete!

My windows 7, still works well, bit slow utility love the 19" screen, all in one. The problem, you can't get updates anymore. Drivers become obsolete, need to download photos onto external hard drive, then off to computer graveyard. Do most of my work on Samsung tablet nowadays. Not sure another computer is worth the expense.

I haven't had a desktop for at least 10 years. I use laptops, currently windows 10 and usually replace them every 2-3 years.

We have Apple Mac books and iPads. DH has a huge screened Apple desktop for his work. All are varying years old and never give any trouble. My MacBook Pro is 12 yrs old, but now I only do some writing on it. My IPad Pro is 6 years old having replaced the earlier one. The battery sometimes has a mind of its own, so it probably will be replaced soon, when the latest machine is in the UK.
DH replaced his IPad and MacBook a couple of years ago. We’re definitely an Apple family, they’ve been very reliable for 30 years of machines.

My PC is about 14 years old and. Still runs quite fast I have upgraded the hard disc to SSD and the memry to 16Gb. It does have quite heavy use and is running many things simultaneously. May have to change it soon as I don't think it will run windows 11.

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I am retired so although I bought a Mac a few years ago I found my iPad is the one I use. It is so easy, so efficient and I love it. Now thinking of getting the largest screen sizein the hope this will help my failing eyesight.

I have a 2 year old laptop but it's seldom used. I can do 99% of what I need on my iPhone.

Hello dear Gransnetters,

I've been a proud grandad for 8 lovely years now, time flies doesn’t it? Regarding the computer question, it's a pickle, isn’t it? My old desktop lasted me a good 10 years before it gave up the ghost. I think it becomes obsolete when it can’t keep up with the updates anymore, or when it starts slowing down so much, it’s testing your patience. But I’m no expert, just sharing from experience. I recently got myself a new laptop, and oh, it’s a world of difference! What do you all think? How long do your computers last?

Warm wishes,
Paul59

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Tut Tut! 😱I have reported this very old thread.

You are naughty, coffee!

Before you go shopping, I'd try to find a local computer technician (they advertise in local papers or FB groups usually) and ask what he thinks about your present one. He may be able to clear it up so it works better and that will buy you a bit of time before you need to dive into the world of buying a new one.

Having done that, I'd then take your time, go to a computer shop (Currys/PC world are really good) and talk to the people there about what you need. You won't have to buy one, but at least you'll have an idea of what you actually need. I did both of the above, got some advice/thoughts from Cuttys then bought one from Argos for £300. Setting it up and transferring stuff from the old one was another job for the techie bloke, who was brilliant and gave me some tips for keeping the new one speedy.

Good luck - I understand what you're going through. I'm an utter technophobe, but they're pretty much essential these days!! Oh for a return to the days of a fountain pen and some Quink!

This thread is 12 years old!

Sorry "Currys" not "Cuttys"!

Marydoll

This thread is 12 years old!

Oops, so it is! I wonder if Jack ever got a new computer!

OurKid1

Marydoll

This thread is 12 years old!

Oops, so it is! I wonder if Jack ever got a new computer!

If he did, it will be obsolete by now!! 🤣

I wonder how these scammers manage to find these threads.