You take care of your things. I, unfortunately have a propensity to break stuff. That being said I can't imagine periodically switching to a new device "just be

You take care of your things. I, unfortunately have a propensity to break stuff. That being said I can't imagine periodically switching to a new device "just because". > When was the last time you gave something extra life instead of throwing it away? I replaced parts(fans, batteries) in a few laptops. My previous machine is still waiting for me to replace the power socket and battery - perhaps the screen as well. Unfortunately over those seven years of intensive usage (and one water spill event) it experienced, mechanical failures started to accumulate. Also I just give stuff away. My mother still uses the laptop I bought in 2010 and passed on in 2013 after a botched screen replacement, which relegated it to the role of a stationary device. My brother in law installed an SSD there, so it's appropriately fast now. Also one external display I had found a new home at my friend's place.