I'm very "thrifty" with my computers. So I'll essentially use them until they break or can no longer be useful. So I decide based purely on need.
That said, I recently re-built my main computer to be "ready for the next 10 years". I don't plan on upgrading it, or getting a new one during that time, unless something breaks.
Laptops are a little different, as the "usefulness" of them change depending on the circumstances. Right now I'm using a Pixelbook, which will be replaced in 2024 due to losing security patch support. I'll probably still use it, but will probably replace it with either the next version of Pixelbook (if there is one) or a lean portable laptop which I'll plan to use for the foreseeable future. Its purpose is portability, stability and web-access.
Since I work with computers daily, I try to not to "budget" too much with my purchases. I got all higher end spec stuff for my desktop, and have the highest spec'ed Pixelbook. The Pixelbook replacement will be high spec as well as I want it to last as long as possible.
I don't do anything crazy with my purchases, and keep things straight forward and powerful. My desktop has an all in one liquid cooling for the CPU, lots of fans, a solid founders graphics card, and solid SSDs. Nothing fancy, all higher end, but not ultra top of the line either. It should be fine if I take care of it and should be easy to repair and maintain. It's not picture worthy, I disabled all the flashy LEDs, and got a functional case.
I have a stack of older machines that can still run if needed, but they just wont cut it compared to my desktop in terms of power, and wont be as stable, and portable as my Pixelbook. This trend should hold out in 2024 when I get my next "5 year" laptop, or however it can last depending on the specs.
I stopped using my Pixelbook a couple of years ago when I started doing more intense photo editing than it could handle in a browser - but I loved that thing so much 🥳
Hands down my favorite non-mechanical keyboard I've ever used!
Yea, the current barrier is heavier web development, as the specs on paper at a glance look good (i7 intel) but in practice it's limited due to thermal throttling. However, online IDEs can help offset a lot.
I agree with the keyboard, its very enjoyable to use!
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I'm very "thrifty" with my computers. So I'll essentially use them until they break or can no longer be useful. So I decide based purely on need.
That said, I recently re-built my main computer to be "ready for the next 10 years". I don't plan on upgrading it, or getting a new one during that time, unless something breaks.
Laptops are a little different, as the "usefulness" of them change depending on the circumstances. Right now I'm using a Pixelbook, which will be replaced in 2024 due to losing security patch support. I'll probably still use it, but will probably replace it with either the next version of Pixelbook (if there is one) or a lean portable laptop which I'll plan to use for the foreseeable future. Its purpose is portability, stability and web-access.
Since I work with computers daily, I try to not to "budget" too much with my purchases. I got all higher end spec stuff for my desktop, and have the highest spec'ed Pixelbook. The Pixelbook replacement will be high spec as well as I want it to last as long as possible.
I don't do anything crazy with my purchases, and keep things straight forward and powerful. My desktop has an all in one liquid cooling for the CPU, lots of fans, a solid founders graphics card, and solid SSDs. Nothing fancy, all higher end, but not ultra top of the line either. It should be fine if I take care of it and should be easy to repair and maintain. It's not picture worthy, I disabled all the flashy LEDs, and got a functional case.
I have a stack of older machines that can still run if needed, but they just wont cut it compared to my desktop in terms of power, and wont be as stable, and portable as my Pixelbook. This trend should hold out in 2024 when I get my next "5 year" laptop, or however it can last depending on the specs.
I stopped using my Pixelbook a couple of years ago when I started doing more intense photo editing than it could handle in a browser - but I loved that thing so much 🥳
Hands down my favorite non-mechanical keyboard I've ever used!
Yea, the current barrier is heavier web development, as the specs on paper at a glance look good (i7 intel) but in practice it's limited due to thermal throttling. However, online IDEs can help offset a lot.
I agree with the keyboard, its very enjoyable to use!