04-02-2008, 09:21 PM
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Computers in the workplace - Life Expectancy
How many years do you assign a new desktop \ laptop machine with regards to life expectancy?
With regards to future budgeting I would have thought that for a business class machine for the standard office environment it would be roughly: Desktop Life Expectancy - 4 years Laptop Life Expectancy - 3 years Would be really useful to know what others think about this. Of course its estimated but still provides a way of forecasting future expenditure. Thanks for all feedback! |
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05-02-2008, 06:43 AM
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Re: Computers in the workplace - Life Expectancy
Depends on if it's MS or other, I would say. Quite apart from quality differences in manufacturers, you have to deal with the "Enforced Obsolescence Factor".
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06-02-2008, 02:21 AM
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Re: Computers in the workplace - Life Expectancy
Another variable to consider, one that drives people nuts where I live, is that exposure to sea air or very humid environments dramatically shortens the life of a computer.
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