Michael
On 7 Jan 2009, at 20:33, Michael S. Macdonald wrote: > > > that by year 3 of any computer's lifespan nowadays it is struggling > to keep up with hardware and software 'improvements' through upgrades > that challenge the casual user, and; I disagree with that comment. A 3 year old computer does not struggle to keep up with current hardware and software improvements. 'Struggle' is a very opinionated would. > > that laptops become effectively obsolete for portable use when the > price of a new battery (nevermind the pram battery) approaches, what > - 50% of the 'resale' value of a laptop (think $125 for a new battery > in a $500 laptop, then apply the same number to a $300 unit) and; My PowerBook could do with a new battery. The machine is worth around £250 and you can get a brand new battery for £45 shipped. I make that less than 20% of the resale value. As Dan already said his £600 two year old MBP could do with a new battery, but I dont think it is going to cost him £300 do you. > > that , in this day and age, no extra value is given to products built > to last beyond whatever 'warranty' period exists Value to who, the manufacturer or the user. > > > The move to make laptop batteries non-removable is a very 'green' > initiative entirely in keeping with many other changes deemed > necessary for the well-being of 'modern' society. I don't see how throwing a computer away after only a couple of years is very green, instead of throwing away just a battery. Disposable computers would mean no used market and more new computers in production - not very green. Macs have always had a reputation for long lasting. I know some people on this group are using Macs that are 10 years old - where would they be without replacement batteries, taking up landfill space. Simon > > > > > > --- http://www.simonroyal.co.uk and http://www.nmug.org.uk --- sent from my PowerBook G4 867Mhz, 768MB RAM, Mac OSX 10.5 --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to Low End Mac's G-Books list, a group for those using G3 iBooks and PowerBooks (we run a separate list for G4 'Books). The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g-books?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
