Friends, is it necessary to constantly replace aging hardware? Does it make sense to use old models only as long as the manufacturer supports them for a few years? How should we balance factors like recycling, performance loss, and software updates? What’s your general approach to this?
How long do old-gen devices last?
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The real key to how long old devices last isn’t software support—it’s how long the *hardware itself* holds up. Sure, manufacturers only support updates for 2-4 years, and yeah, it makes sense to use that while it lasts, but physical components often outlive that by a mile.
Take batteries, for example—they tank hard after 3-4 years, but screens or processors can easily keep chugging along for 5-7. We’ve all seen where the balance lands: swap a battery? Easy and cheap. But if the motherboard bites the dust? Game over for the whole device. How many years has yours lasted in a situation like that?