Upgraded from Intel to M1 Max when M2 was released. To escape fan noise.
Probably won't be upgrading till i stop getting OS/security updates.
So 6-7yrs.
Probably won't be upgrading till i stop getting OS/security updates.
So 6-7yrs.
I did not realise repair costs were higher!I normally keep mine for 5-6 years, but the repair costs of SoC devices is making me consider more frequent changes, so I can sell old devices while still working and holding a higher value.
That makes sense and I do something similar with my digital cameras.I think of the laptop lifetime as 6 years. I keep it for 3 years, then sell it for half price and buy a new one for more or less the same money.
This way, if laptops cost X, instead of paying X every 6 years, I pay X/2 every 3 years. So I get to renew my machine twice more often. And I don't need to invest in battery replacements etc.
Agree with this - what also adds to this dynamic is that the Apple trade-in values for Macs I think is substantially below secondary market values, whereas things like iPhones tend to be a smaller gap. So almost certainly to get even reasonable value for your Mac, you need to sell on Ebay/Swappa or something similar, which adds to the risk / hassle factor of updating more frequently.With Macs I haven’t managed to do this, in part because there is a lot of friction in changing a computer. First in securely decommissioning your machine (which has got much worse over the years with all the subscription services, software verification schemes, cloud accounts, etc.), then selling it (to potentially flaky private buyers if you want the best price), then buying and setting up your new machine, and then getting used to using it.
This is me too, I have a 2012 MBP 15 that still works and is my AV machine, no need to upgrade and main PC is a 2018 Mini same spec. They just work so well.I have an occasional use for a laptop - I have a MBP that I bought in December 2013. Still works very well and no need to upgrade it. It's lovely to see the new models but I just don't need them.
My main machine is a 2018 Mac mini. I upgraded the memory to 64gb and, again, it does everything I need. Might get a studio when the M5 Max comes out...
Keep using them as long as they serves your needs.My MBP 13 early 2011 is still going fine with upgraded RAM (16 Gb), Samsung 850 Pro SSD and a new battery (replaced in 2023, 12 years of life… always on charger ) So, when it bites the dust is my answer…
Also, was given free a MBP 13 inches 2015 so I will still use it in 2028 if I am correct (MBP 2011 is 13 years old).