How old are your devices and gadgets
By vanny
@vandana7 (100604)
India
April 9, 2023 9:32pm CST
I hate wasting money on devices and gadgets.
One of my family friends has a habit of changing the things every second year, be it a car, TV, cell phone, home appliances.
He says the longer you hold on to them, lesser is their value and functionality.
I feel he wastes more of his life trying to look for a new product to replace the old one.
In any event the biggest drop in value comes within the year.
My cell phone is 7 years old.
My AC's - 3 nos...20 years old.
My refrigerator ..1 number... 20 years old.
My Washing machine - 20 years old.
My microwave ... 20 years old.
My desktop - 23 years old.
The 20 years old appliances are LG products. This is not an advertisement or sales promotion. I have had minor hiccups now and then. But they are all functional.
I feel proud I am able to use them for so long. Most of the people discard their cell phones within 5 years.
I make it a point to use mine for 10 years if not more.
How long do you all use your gadgets, devices, appliances, whatever you all call them?
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16 responses
@Deepizzaguy (104192)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
10 Apr 23
In my case I have change my desktop computer around once every two years and my printer once every two years as well.
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@vandana7 (100604)
• India
12 Apr 23
@Deepizzaguy Nope...my desktop has worked for more than 20 years...printer...we changed because of drivers compatibility issues..but still ...they work.
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@Deepizzaguy (104192)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
10 Apr 23
@vandana7 Desktop computers and printers stop working after a period of two years.
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@jefferson126 (3316)
• Shenzhen, China
10 Apr 23
My celephone was 2years old,to be honest,i planed replace it with a new.Every gadget had finite lifetime,when it get to end of life,we'd better dispose of it.however,i don't like frequently replacing old one,because it will cost more money to buy a new one.if the old one can function and within lifetime,for sure we can keep using it.
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@jefferson126 (3316)
• Shenzhen, China
10 Apr 23
@vandana7 ,6-year-old new car may become your second baby,i believed you can talk to it,lol
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@andreericson (37)
• Jakarta, Indonesia
20 Apr 23
ya i do same, i will not change my gadget until i need another function for my job
@andreericson (37)
• Jakarta, Indonesia
20 Apr 23
thats amazing, i think you're good on maintenance your vehicle.
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@LadyDuck (472078)
• Switzerland
10 Apr 23
I am against changing appliances that works. I had to change my 9 years old cellphone because the 2G network was abandoned, I had to buy a 4G. The washing machine gave up last year (it was 23 years old). The refrigerator is 19 years old, I donated the microwave because I hate it. My desktop computer is 12 years old, but I take out obsolete parts and replace to keep it updated.
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@hora_fugit (5862)
• India
15 Apr 23
@LadyDuck I too like to change only if stops working. Though in my case, it does stop working in 6-7 years. I am lately unable to book cabs as my app won't work till I update it, and my phone doesn't like updating anything anymore. Complains about space, with only handful apps remaining there.
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@xander6464 (44422)
• Wapello, Iowa
11 Apr 23
I bought my crystal radio set 1919 and it's all I need. This TV fad isn't going to last long. I did upgrade the crystal radio in 1994 so it would run the Internet and that was a waste of money because this computer fad is going to end any day now.
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@vandana7 (100604)
• India
14 Apr 23
@xander6464 Now I know you are laughing at me...you Americans...sigh.
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@xander6464 (44422)
• Wapello, Iowa
14 Apr 23
@vandana7 I would never laugh at you. I'd rather cut out my own tongue than laugh at you. I just think you spend too lavishly on modern gadgets, that's all.
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@wolfgirl569 (108196)
• Marion, Ohio
10 Apr 23
I use them as long as they are working good. My truck is 22 years old
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@vandana7 (100604)
• India
12 Apr 23
@wolfgirl569 I agree about taking care. And they don't require too much care either.
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@wolfgirl569 (108196)
• Marion, Ohio
11 Apr 23
@vandana7 I won't say good quality compared to years ago. But if taken care of they are not bad
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@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
10 Apr 23
I use my gadgets, devices, and appliances for as long as they are functioning.
No sense in getting a new one when the current one is still in working condition.
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@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
16 Apr 23
@vandana7 true.
Case in point, my computer monitor started acting up. I asked several technicians if it can still be repaired. the first two said to discard it already and buy a new one. I went to a third technician that said it can still be fixed. Good thing I asked around.
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@andreericson (37)
• Jakarta, Indonesia
20 Apr 23
we can save our money for other needs
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@vandana7 (100604)
• India
20 Apr 23
@andreericson Mine is more than six...seven I think. LOL If it is broken, we have no choice...but simply changing for small features ...seems funny to me.
@andreericson (37)
• Jakarta, Indonesia
20 Apr 23
my phone around 4 years too. the last phone i had, that was broken
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@RebeccasFarm (90474)
• Arvada, Colorado
10 Apr 23
Brand new kitchen appliances here in this place.
My phone, laptop, tablet are all new as well. Not older than 2 years.
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@RebeccasFarm (90474)
• Arvada, Colorado
14 Apr 23
@vandana7 Vanny, I am in rental property, so whatever is here, I have to take it
I do not own the kitchen appliances but I do own my devices.
I do not own the kitchen appliances but I do own my devices.1 person likes this
@aninditasen (16501)
• Raurkela, India
10 Apr 23
My fridge is 31 years old. My TV is 23 years old and my laptop is 15 years old and my desktop is 8 years old. My smartphone of course has completed 2 years.
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@vandana7 (100604)
• India
12 Apr 23
@aninditasen I am fine with changing cell phone every 10 years. The reason is, new software and features would be around. Being up to date becomes later on in life..so keeping pace somewhat is good idea.
I still have 3 years to hold on to this device. It has served me well. It would be difficult to let go.
Vehicles... they are write offs anyway....by then. If they are still functional why not. I am sure I will continue to use this car till I get decent EV in the market within my budget. I was planning it around 75 should I survive.
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@aninditasen (16501)
• Raurkela, India
11 Apr 23
@vandana7 My father who was an engineer use to say that we should change electronic gadgets and vehicles every 10 years.
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@MoonMaa (571)
• United States
10 Apr 23
My cell phone is and chromebook is 4 years old. I am looking into getting another computer though preferably a Macbook. I use my gadgets until I can't use them anymore. It's a bad idea to buy things when they first come out because many times they haven't worked out all the issues yet. So, I never purchase gadgets as soon as they come out.
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@LindaOHio (181821)
• United States
23 Apr 23
We always keep our appliances, etc. until they are no longer usable. The only thing that gets replaced more often is my laptop. After about 5-7 years it no longer functions well. Hope you are having a good weekend.
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@vandana7 (100604)
• India
23 Apr 23
Yes, weekend is great. You were missing and Eva told us that it was your computer. :) Our laptop for some strange reason is working beyond 10 years. LOL
I will take that with both my hands. Washing machine does trouble every now and then, but I have become a master in getting those scales removed by using some liquid. If it troubles, I try that and it starts working once more. :)
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@LindaOHio (181821)
• United States
23 Apr 23
@vandana7 I'm glad you're having a great weekend. Our washer is making noises that sound like the belt slipping. The washer and dryer are about 18 years old. They are Whirlpool.
@andreericson (37)
• Jakarta, Indonesia
19 Apr 23
i dont like changes my gadget to follow the trend. i buy a gadget based on the function. if my gadget start slowly, maybe i consider to buy a new. just that reason i will change my gadget.
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@andreericson (37)
• Jakarta, Indonesia
20 Apr 23
@vandana7 yaa i totally agree with you, we need a function.
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@pitsipeahie (5010)
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10 Apr 23
My current cellphone dates back to 2016 then my Ipad is an ipad mini 2. So they're quite old... Its my pc desktop and laptop that I keep updated for work purposes.
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@vandana7 (100604)
• India
14 Apr 23
That is how it should be use it till it can no longer be used. Then not only we get the latest features in the new one, but also make the most of the machine. I bought this washing machine for 17000 in 2002. 20 years x 12 months...240 months.
17000/240 = that is roughly 71 rupees per month for washing my clothes apart from power and soaps. Which househelp would charge as little as that then and now for washing clothes?
