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ianceicys | 2 years ago

The problem with Amortization in the consumer space is the lifetime of the device. Sure, you can keep running a computer for year 6 instead of the standard 5 years...but 90% of consumers don't - What machines from 2016 are you using today? If you do, let's get serious you're already looking to upgrade in the near future, no?

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porridgeraisin|2 years ago

I agree no one uses devices for long. But as a pedantic N=1... I use a computer from around 2011-13.. can't quite remember. Added a stick of RAM(it came with 4gb), and changed the HDD to an SDD, and had to replace the coin cell battery in the nvram once, all told for <10000INR. So it's the original cost + 10000INR for something that works perfectly well today, after 10+ years ;)

So yes, we exist too.

But, no complaints, linux windows all of it work flawlessly.

JohnFen|2 years ago

> What machines from 2016 are you using today?

Most of my machines are that old or older.

> If you do, let's get serious you're already looking to upgrade in the near future, no?

No. I only look to upgrade if the system stop working or if it can no longer perform as I need it to.

itishappy|2 years ago

Me? None. I give them to my mom.