Computer question ( How long does an average person keep a computer for? )
By theone100
@theone100 (57)
Jordan
March 6, 2011 1:12pm CST
When is it time to purchase a new computer?
Some people I have talked to told me its good to purchase a new computer every 2 years however that could be expensive for most people. I always thought every 4-5 years.
What is your opinion on this?
The computer I own is 2 years old.
3 responses
@soapies1973 (931)
• United States
6 Mar 11
I don't replace it until it is broke. As long as you can do what you want on it you are ok. Good luck and take care.
@peavey (16936)
• United States
6 Mar 11
I have replaced mine every 3 to 4 years. It's hard to keep up with things if I don't because every application takes more memory to run and the bigger they are, the faster a computer I need. I work with mine almost every day, so I'm kind of hard on them. I have a small laptop that I really like right now, but it's just too slow and try as I might, I can't get it to operate fast enough to make it worth while to use.
@ernest220105 (179)
• Indonesia
6 Mar 11
I guess if you want to replace the computer at least 3 years or so, but it also depends on the needs of the computer. If we only need to open an e-mail, applications that are not heavy I do not think it necessary to replace the computer. But if you find that you want change because the computer started to slow, full hard drive, it will also better.
