Well, I wouldn't say "made to fail". Electronics themselves are pretty darn reliable as long as the power is good and heat is allowed to be carried away. On VCRs, CD and DVD players, and even computers, I find it's the mechanical stuff that typically fails. Electronic devices typically are "end of life" because something newer, faster, "better" has come on the market.
________________________________ From: Sherry Abercrombie [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 9:59 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Procurve EOL curiosity Oh, I understand that and have the same type of situation. Electronics are made to fail, whether they be a DVD Player or network switches, and though a company may tout a "lifetime" warranty, that warranty, when you read the fine print, is X number of years. That is the manufacturers definition of what the lifetime of that equipment is. I've got network switches that are 10+ years old, if/when they fail, they will not be replaced under any kind of warranty from the mfg., it will be a new purchase. We have the standard warranty on equipment, then when that runs out, we will pay for an extended warranty/service contract with the mfg or a 3rd party, when that is no longer an option, we know that when the equipment fails, it will have to be replaced out of pocket. If budget allows, we will replace before it fails, currently, it's a replace when it's necessary. On Wed, Aug 12, 2009 at 9:37 AM, Vicky Spelshaus < [email protected]> wrote: Not when you are talking state budget constraints... I've got +5 yr old computers still in use. Network equipment has to last even longer On Wed, Aug 12, 2009 at 9:31 AM, Sherry Abercrombie < [email protected]> wrote: With electronics, 5 years IS a lifetime. On Wed, Aug 12, 2009 at 9:27 AM, Phillip Partipilo < [email protected]> wrote: I got a cute email in my inbox this morning from HP, announcing end-of-sale for the 2800 series switches. On the sidebar, it lists a few dates... "Announcement Date": August 1, 2009 - The first day which product End Of Sale is announced. "Final Order Date": November 15, 2009 - or while supplies last - The last day on which order can be placed. "Final Shipment Date": November 30, 2009 - or while supplies last - The last day on which the product will be shipped. "End of Sale Date": December 1, 2009 - or while supplies last - The last day the product will be available. "End of Service Life": November 20, 2014 or 5 years after the respective End of Sale Date - The day all Service Obligations will end. I'm not terribly worried, ProCurves are nearly bulletproof, I love their switches, but that very last one makes me scratch my head with regards to their widely touted lifetime warranty. Phillip Partipilo Parametric Solutions Inc. Jupiter, Florida (561) 747-6107 THIS ELECTRONIC MESSAGE AND ANY ATTACHMENTS ARE CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY PROPERTY OF THE SENDER. THE INFORMATION IS INTENDED FOR USE BY THE ADDRESSEE ONLY. ANY OTHER INTERCEPTION, COPYING, ACCESSING, OR DISCLOSURE OF THIS MESSAGE IS PROHIBITED. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS MESSAGE IN ERROR, PLEASE IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY THE SENDER AND DELETE THIS MAIL AND ALL ATTACHMENTS. DO NOT FORWARD THIS MESSAGE WITHOUT PERMISSION OF THE SENDER. -- Sherry Abercrombie "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." Arthur C. Clarke Sent from Azle, TX, United States -- Organization and good planning are just crutches for people that can't handle stress and caffeine. - unknown -- Sherry Abercrombie "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." Arthur C. Clarke Sent from Azle, TX, United States ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~
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