When did you buy your computer and when do you think will you buy a new one?
By megalotti
@megalotti (96)
Turkey
October 3, 2009 3:22pm CST
Hi mylotters.
I'm pretty new to this site but liked the atmosphere realy much. I just wonder your computer trends. How often do you change your techy friend :)
This is my third laptop in 6 years and it feels like saying "prepare yourself for a new one". What dou you think?
7 responses
@involved62 (790)
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5 Oct 09
My husband bought my Sony Vaio laptop in 2006. It runs on XP and I had no problems whatsoever with it, no virus, no crashes or similar stuff. It has nearly everything including a built-in camera and is compatible with a lot of programs I am using. I don't think I will change this computer in the next 3 years. We get along quite well.
@involved62 (790)
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5 Oct 09
I know you're joking. I use it everyday. My husband is already complaining that I spend more time with the computer than with him. He also says that buying me this laptop was a bad idea.
@megalotti (96)
• Turkey
5 Oct 09
What is the secret for this success? Have you ever used that Sony Viao? (Just joking).
Congrats for such a carefully usage. Wish I could have a full clean month without a virus warning.
@ThomasWest3 (36)
• United States
3 Oct 09
I bought my Toshiba laptop about a year and a half ago, and I don't really have any plans on buying another anytime soon. A lot of how often you have to replace your computer depends on what brand you choose. Generally, Apple, Sony, and Toshiba have the longest-lasting computers, so I definitely recommend them.
@megalotti (96)
• Turkey
3 Oct 09
You're absolutely right. Stick to the brand, do not get confused with more bytes and bits. What I suffer most is the speed though. My laptop either getting slower or I'm slowing it down. May be the disk is fading out. Always working even if I'm not using the computer. Hate vista!!!
@Simon1223 (903)
• China
4 Oct 09
I bought my computer just three months ago for there was something wrong with my former one. Nowadays the electronic products including computers update very quickly. The latest computer you buy at present will soon be out of date. Personally speaking, I would never buy those latest products which is impractical. They may have many potential problems for they're not fully tested by consumers. By contrast, those mainstream products appeal to me more.
@AD1970 (116)
• Canada
4 Oct 09
If it is just web browsing or emails, even a 5-year old laptop or a netbook will be more than enough. For more heavy work, a dual core is preferred.
I usually don't update my laptop, because I really don't usually stress it out that much. I however, will update my desktop (5 times in 10 years) because I want the full power. It is time to buy a new one, and I am seriously considering an Athlon II X4 620 desktop.
@amshugonchikar (169)
• India
5 Oct 09
I bought a PC five years ago on a January 1st and I bought a laptop last January 1st and so for now, I do not feel like buying anything.
@home415 (118)
• United States
3 Oct 09
Mine is a xp and have had it for about 6 years and still going. It may be out of date but I don't care still works fine. As long as you don't download stuff from the internet it should be fine. The software will go out of date though even though xp still is getting software updates.
@anurag3786 (6267)
• India
4 Oct 09
I did bye my computer before 3 years.. and that time it was the best available configuration.. but now i think.. i should buy a new computer.. because.. technology is now blooming.. and many best configuration is available in market.. so i want to buy a new computer..
