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How long will an iMac last me?
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<blockquote data-quote="pigoo3" data-source="post: 1382754" data-attributes="member: 56379"><p>Still kind of hard to say precisely how long a computer will last any individual user...and who says in the future that your computer needs won't change??</p><p></p><p>Generally speaking...I would expect the average computer user to get at least 3-4 years out of a computer...before they may start bumping up against hardware or software issues (computer can't run the latest version of programs, can't run the most recent version of the OS, running low on ram, etc.).</p><p></p><p>My two "main" computers are a 2008 MacBook Pro...and a 2009 Mac Pro. So 4 years & 3 years old respectively...and I have no reason to think (given my current computer demands)...that I won't get another 3-4 years out of them (unless I upgrade just because I want to...or come across a deal I can't refuse)!<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> </p><p></p><p>But sometimes you never what Apple may "throw" at us in the years to come. Apple is a VERY innovative company...and does not shy away from "orphaning" older technology. But even this doesn't happen overnight. So again...you never know what the future may bring.</p><p></p><p>If you want predictability & safety...get a Windows computer. Heck...lots of folks still running Windows XP...and using VGA video ports!<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p><p></p><p>- Nick</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pigoo3, post: 1382754, member: 56379"] Still kind of hard to say precisely how long a computer will last any individual user...and who says in the future that your computer needs won't change?? Generally speaking...I would expect the average computer user to get at least 3-4 years out of a computer...before they may start bumping up against hardware or software issues (computer can't run the latest version of programs, can't run the most recent version of the OS, running low on ram, etc.). My two "main" computers are a 2008 MacBook Pro...and a 2009 Mac Pro. So 4 years & 3 years old respectively...and I have no reason to think (given my current computer demands)...that I won't get another 3-4 years out of them (unless I upgrade just because I want to...or come across a deal I can't refuse)!:) But sometimes you never what Apple may "throw" at us in the years to come. Apple is a VERY innovative company...and does not shy away from "orphaning" older technology. But even this doesn't happen overnight. So again...you never know what the future may bring. If you want predictability & safety...get a Windows computer. Heck...lots of folks still running Windows XP...and using VGA video ports!;) - Nick [/QUOTE]
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