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Old 08-08-2012, 07:04 AM   #11
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Originally Posted by RainingLemur View Post
I agree for the most part.

But, I'll usually make the leap if I have some kind of discount or something that makes it too good to pass up. Since I tend to take care of my stuff, I can sell the "older" device or pass it on to someone else who would use it.
I upgrade in a similar way. I try to get as much usage out of any HW I buy as possible and unless there's a good reason that usually means pushing usage to 5 years or more before upgrading. The longer the better.

Exceptions do apply though, like with the hanlin to kindle upgrade. The cost of the kindle was so little (£45) and the added features wifi brought along with the improved screen and lighter weight were sufficient a reason For more expensive items though like iPad, laptops, TVs, as long as the device is still usable* I'll avoid upgrading.

Once I hit the 5 year mark with anything though, I no longer feel guilty about upgrading because I want the latest rather than need the latest helps avoid buyers remorse.

*only exception is related to work, if I need (need not want) a newer item for development/testing then that's that.
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