how long do you wait to change your computer?

I look at buying a new computer the same way as i would buying a new car, when you buy the latest model its out of date as soon as you get it home! First proper computer i bought after owning a 486, was a super dooper pc with 1gb costing £1500 that i was assured i would never need anything bigger than that, and it had a cdrom pmsl, Now i think im on my 10th computer, i now use laptops - my latest one has 80gb and duel core pentium processor, why? i dont know, nor do i care, what i do know is its out of date, i does what i want it to do and it'll probs be on ebay within a year when i go get another one and hes cost a miserly £300 in fact i bought 3, 1 for my girlfriend too, her old laptop was carved from stone i think lol Happy computing :)

I usually change my computer when the last one becomes such a problem that I dont want to deal with it anymore. In the last 8 years ive went through 4 computers. The first was brand new but water dripped all over it from a leaking pipe. Then I went on to a laptop that was given to me and then one that I bought. They were both old and such a pain in the butt. Til finally this last xmas I got a brand new one again. In hopes not to go through anymore problems.

I have had 3 computers and 2 laptops over the past 10 years, which is far more than I had realised until I started to respond to this discussion. I usually buy a computer with scope to upgrade, which helps to extend the life of it without it becoming too outdated. I have already changed the DVD writer and graphics card in my current computer, along with fitting a sound card, extra USB ports and a couple of SATA drives. I am now considering changing the sound card again and replacing the speakers. I did not realise just how much money I have actually spent on this hobby.

I am actually lucky enough not to have to buy a computer every couple of years as I am very computer literate. I build my own computers and since I'm such a loyal customer to the local computer place and go in there often enough I get excellent discounts from them. I can build and program a computer myself, design websites, and type 117 wpm. I'm currently taking classes to further my education and perhaps make something of myself so I can take my knowledge and skills and get a good paying job with them someday. Although I am also majoring in Sociology...Double major...Yikes! But at least I'll have a choice! Anyway, point is, that yes, technology is moving very fast and it is certainly good to upgrade your computer often whether that means doing it yourself or buying a new one.

i have yet to own computer that doesn't self destruct after 2 years, i am hoping the new onme i have now will last longer!!

I have no idea how long I've had mine. It keeps getting upgraded as needed, so I'd say mine is at LEAST 5 years. And works great.

My husband just bought me a brand new computer with the Intel dual core processor and I totally love it. We bought a referbished computer 2yrs ago and it is slowly dying and not working for me any more so I kinda bugged and begged him to get me a new one and vwala he did. LOL

Yes i totally agree with u. However, I only upgrade my computer once its time. I dont change it... Atleast, until now, i havnt. I increased my RAM from 256MB to 1.2GB. Also increased my hardisk space. Changed my processor... Now i think its time to buy a laptop. I always prefer laptop over desktop computer. So planning to buy one soon :)

I normally change my computers after 2 years, or whenever they break! I think that desktops are better because you can easily upgrade them, and they tend to be hardier and last longer =] But i like laptops because you can carry them around. One of each is best =] Chris

I agree with you about how fast technology is changing and what not .. But it isn't necessarily NECESSARY to change your computer every 2 years. The best thing is usually to upgrade but it really depends I suppose. My family got our first computer in 1995 it was a Windows 95. Our next computer was in 2000 and it was a Windows ME lol. Then in 2003 I got my own computer .. It was a Windows XP. In 2005 my brother got his own computer it was a custom built with XP. Then I got a new one in Summer 2006. Not too long after .. My mom got her own one and so did my dad. This shows how important computers are around here LOL. So I would have to say that I get a new computer on average about every 3 years or so. Usually you can just upgrade yours though atleast if it is custom like mine. I would NEVER buy a Dell they use really cheap/crappy parts.

yeah, same here...I would like to change my computer every two years since I want to sell it at still very competitive and reasonable price. Then, the money from that would be added to my savings in buying a new computer.

depends on how long my computer run or in short its life span ^_^. but if i have enough money to waste it then i'll do it yearly. I like AMD they based on speed and performance not on how many core/processor inside in one chip plus its more affordable ^_^.

I think the period of two years is appropriately to change the computer specially if you like to play the 3D games. the hardwares are required very high level. I must update my desktop computer every half to one year in order to satified purpose of new game operating very well.

i think if it is not that computer cannot comfort you on your work or study,it is no worth to waste your money to update your computer,if u do this,resouce will be wasted.in fact,u do not need some functions