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I'm not all that sure whether many people really always buy the newest and greatest Apple stuff. Those who really buy the 3GS even if they already own the 3G se
by arrrg 17y ago
I'm not all that sure whether many people really always buy the newest and greatest Apple stuff. Those who really buy the 3GS even if they already own the 3G seem to me to be a rather crazy fringe group. I want to use my MBP for 5+ years. I feel no desire whatsoever to get the latest and greatest. Sure, that's only me, but in the article it's also only Lyons and consequently his claims are not much more than a cute little anectode.
- jhancock 17y agoyep, I have a first gen iPhone. Works fine. I should expect to get at least 5 years out of it, shouldn't I?
- jimbokun 17y agoThe number is certainly not zero. I worked alongside a consultant once who was in love with all things Windows. He really knew it well, was on top of all things Windows development, and did a good job developing Windows apps, as far as I could tell (I was the one developing in Java on my Mac). Every time a new iPod would come out, he would immediately sell the model he had, and buy the new one, without exception (this was pre-iPhone). If you always want the latest and greatest in terms of consumer electronics, you almost have no choice but to buy each new Apple product. Jobs is a big part of making Apple the must-have brand for the early adopter consumer with an ample wallet.
- gchpaco 17y agoAnecdotally, I have a 17" Powerbook that I think I bought in 2002. Still fine, although kinda slow. I think about upgrading it from time to time. As far as maintenance, the contacts for the screen are starting to delaminate 7 years in, I had to have the motherboard replaced after somebody ran into it on a bike (long story), and I replaced the hard drive after it died a few months ago. It's been quite reliable, all told.