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Macs have always had pretty good longevity, and that's been even more true for the ones produced in recent years. I usually get 5-6 years out of Mac, and even t

Macs have always had pretty good longevity, and that's been even more true for the ones produced in recent years. I usually get 5-6 years out of Mac, and even then can usually sell it for not too bad a price to someone who will surely get several more years out of it. I would say that the likelihood that most of the growth in the Mac line in recent years has been "switchers"; now they're all enjoying a computer that can actually last you 10 years potentially, so sales of course will stagnate.

jetti 14y ago
"and even then can usually sell it for not too bad a price to someone who will surely get several more years out of it." This was one of my deciding factors of jumping in and getting my first Apple computer (MBP Pro). The fact that the sticker price is so high is countered, in my eyes, by the fact that I could sell and get a decent amount of my money back. Although, I've had the laptop for about a month and I don't think I'll be selling any time soon. I would miss it too much.
- StacyC 14y ago
  For years now I have been buying refurb (from Apple) and used (Craigslist) MacBooks and MacBook Pros for my wife and kids. There are some great deals to be found. We take good care of our stuff and always get a nice resale value when it's time to replace one.