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longevity

  1. arkmannj

    Mac Mini longevity

    Hello, I’m trying to decide if I should get a mac mini or another SFF Computer. I love the MM (or I wouldn’t be asking this question) I love the MM form factor, power and efficiency, ports, etc. But my two concerns are. 1) with soldered storage, what do we think the lifespan of that...
  2. L

    Apple Leather Bands - Longevity and Patina?

    Hey guys! I'm thinking about getting an AW again. Leaning towards Hermes bands, but since the ones I likee most don't seem to be available right now, I'm wondering if you guys could share your experience with the Apple leather bands. How do they hold up over time, and how do they patina...
  3. K

    iPhone 11 iPhone Longevity-Useability Question

    I am in the market for an iPhone. I cannot afford new. I was thinking of purchasing a used 128 GB iPhone 11 and keeping it for two to three years. I know several people who only buy new and upgrade their phones every two years. They feel the phone's performance starts slipping because the old...
    • kc27
    • Thread
    • iphone 11 longevity obsolete
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: iPhone
  4. lumchai

    MacBook Pro 16" CPU & GPU Temps

    I've made a few other posts previously about my MBP thermals and they seem to be a little better in regards to the IDLE temps. The idle CPU and GPU temps seem to sit at about 45-50c in Bootcamp plugged into an external monitor at 75Hz 1080p clamshell mode. With turbo boost disabled and and...
    • lumchai
    • Thread
    • longevity macbook 16" temeprature temp thermal
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  5. rpmurray

    Hard Drive Longevity

    I've heard that the accepted wisdom is that you should replace hard drives every three years because the older they get the more likely they are to fail. I've never actually followed that advice because I keep daily backups so I figure they should run until they die. What's the longest you've...
    • rpmurray
    • Thread
    • failure hard drive longevity
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: Mac Pro
  6. S

    Best Mac Laptop for Longevity

    I've been using my 2007 Macbook since I got it over 8 years ago. It still works, but due to software limitations it's time to upgrade. I'd like to get as long as possible out of my next Mac too. I'm pretty sure the bottom-of-the-line Air would meet all my needs.* But will it last me for the...
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