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Chris
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 Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 1:42 pm Post subject: laptop question.. |
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I've been reading an operating manual for a "used" model laptop (Omnibook
500, by HP), and wondering how long PHYSICALLY can a laptop last? I don't
mean battery life, but the hardware itself. I've checked google, but it
seems alot of articles consider operational life on the basis of whether or
not it's hardware can handle an OS upgrade to whatever is available this
year.
I'm wondering, if I am comfortable with the OS it was designed to support,
and am happy with the hardware specs, how long can i realistically expect
the device to continue functioning?
Thanks. |
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Barry Watzman
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| Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 1:42 pm Post subject: Re: laptop question.. |
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There is no answer to this question; it depends on how the laptop is
treated and used. I have seen people destroy laptops in 1-2 years, but
I buy and sell a few older models, and I have lots (dozens) of 10-year
old laptops. It's a lot like a car; a 4-year old car can be "like new",
or it can be a wreck. It depends a lot on the owner.
Chris wrote:
| Quote: | I've been reading an operating manual for a "used" model laptop (Omnibook
500, by HP), and wondering how long PHYSICALLY can a laptop last? I don't
mean battery life, but the hardware itself. I've checked google, but it
seems alot of articles consider operational life on the basis of whether or
not it's hardware can handle an OS upgrade to whatever is available this
year.
I'm wondering, if I am comfortable with the OS it was designed to support,
and am happy with the hardware specs, how long can i realistically expect
the device to continue functioning?
Thanks.
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paulmd@efn.org
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| Posted: Fri May 18, 2007 11:12 am Post subject: Re: laptop question.. |
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On May 15, 8:02 am, "BillW50" <Bill...@aol.kom> wrote:
| Quote: | "Chris" <rrufia...@cfl.rr.com> wrote in message
news:464989e1$0$15135$4c368faf@roadrunner.com
I've been reading an operating manual for a "used" model laptop
(Omnibook 500, by HP), and wondering how long PHYSICALLY can a
laptop last? I don't mean battery life, but the hardware itself.
I've checked google, but it seems alot of articles consider
operational life on the basis of whether or not it's hardware can
handle an OS upgrade to whatever is available this year.
I'm wondering, if I am comfortable with the OS it was designed to
support, and am happy with the hardware specs, how long can i
realistically expect the device to continue functioning?
Thanks.
"Barry Watzman" <WatzmanNOS...@neo.rr.com> wrote in message
news:4649af11$0$16665$4c368faf@roadrunner.com
There is no answer to this question; it depends on how the laptop is
treated and used. I have seen people destroy laptops in 1-2 years,
but I buy and sell a few older models, and I have lots (dozens) of
10-year old laptops. It's a lot like a car; a 4-year old car can be
"like new", or it can be a wreck. It depends a lot on the owner.
1) Well my Epson PX-8 (CP/M 2.2) was built in 1984 and it still runs.
2) Sharp PC-4501 (MS-DOS) still works (1989)
3) Toshiba T1950CS (Windows 3.1) won't turn on for about 7 years now
(1994)
4) Toshiba 2595XDVD (Windows 98SE) still works (1999)
5) Toshiba 2595XDVD (Windows 2000) still works, but stopped reading DVD,
CD is still ok (1999)
Try cleaning the lens with isopropyl alcohol and a q-tip. |
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BillW50
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| Posted: Sun May 20, 2007 12:01 am Post subject: Re: laptop question.. |
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"Chris" <rrufiange@cfl.rr.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | ... I've got desktops I've had
for upwards of 8 to 10 years without replacing anything. Just
wondering if I can expect the same or similar performance out of
laptop components.
Thanks alot.
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One of mine 23 years old and another is 18 years old. But I don't think
the quality of todays laptops are quite high standard as these.
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Bill |
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BillW50
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| Posted: Sun May 20, 2007 12:02 am Post subject: Re: laptop question.. |
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<paulmd@efn.org> wrote in message
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| Quote: | On May 15, 8:02 am, "BillW50" <Bill...@aol.kom> wrote:
1) Well my Epson PX-8 (CP/M 2.2) was built in 1984 and it still runs.
2) Sharp PC-4501 (MS-DOS) still works (1989)
3) Toshiba T1950CS (Windows 3.1) won't turn on for about 7 years now
(1994)
4) Toshiba 2595XDVD (Windows 98SE) still works (1999)
5) Toshiba 2595XDVD (Windows 2000) still works, but stopped reading
DVD, CD is still ok (1999)
Try cleaning the lens with isopropyl alcohol and a q-tip.
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Thanks, the first thing I tried :)
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Bill |
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Cyrus Afzali
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| Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2007 11:28 pm Post subject: Re: laptop question.. |
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On Tue, 15 May 2007 06:22:26 -0400, "Chris" <rrufiange@cfl.rr.com>
wrote:
| Quote: | I've been reading an operating manual for a "used" model laptop (Omnibook
500, by HP), and wondering how long PHYSICALLY can a laptop last? I don't
mean battery life, but the hardware itself. I've checked google, but it
seems alot of articles consider operational life on the basis of whether or
not it's hardware can handle an OS upgrade to whatever is available this
year.
I'm wondering, if I am comfortable with the OS it was designed to support,
and am happy with the hardware specs, how long can i realistically expect
the device to continue functioning?
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In my experience, the hard drive will probably be the first thing to
go simply because it relies on a motor and moving parts to function.
Thankfully, these are pretty cheap for laptops now; I replaced one in
a Toshiba Satellite that now functions as our home's second laptop for
under $200 labor and everything.
The one item that's still expensive in laptops is the motherboard
because they're often specialized from one make to another. |
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