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The rule that use to be the guide was that technology turned over 5-7 years (IIRC). These days, it seems that these companies are working hard to make it three years or less (look at Apple & Google releasing new phones every year or two).
Great to see Steve and the rest of the Gamers Nexus crew supporting the reuse of computers that shouldn't be out of commission.
Business computers are definitely longer leases than mobile phones i can tell you that. consumers upgrade more often than businesses do.
well not the businesses that are built around apple devices.
Businesses tend to stick to a 3-5 year life-cycle. But I've gotten the feeling that even there they are cycling things through a bit more rapidly... It's just that they tend to do it in waves so it's not quite as noticable, or as big an impact to the budgets.
it hasnt changed much but at least theres a possible fear a lease might be held out slightly longer this cycle due to tariffs.