How Long Did You Use Your Computer before...Upgrading. - Blu-ray Forum

Moefiz · 04-15-2009, 06:26 PM

How many years did you use your home computer before upgrading for a new one...
I have had my old Hp Pavillion since 03 with and old Sony 15in Monitor that takes up alot of place.
In the process of upgrading now...

mikejet · 04-15-2009, 06:30 PM

I used my previous laptop until it died on me, I could hear the HD spindle needle thingy hitting something.

My new Acer laptop is great. HDMI out with 720p support. Just need a wireless mouse and keyboard so I can just leave it hooked up to the TV.

I still want a netbook though. Something to take on trips and leave in the bedroom.

quirkmanly · 04-15-2009, 06:33 PM

I generally order parts and build a new one every two years. May skip it this this year, as I'm generally playing games on my PS3 and what I have is quite capable of doing everything else I need for a little while longer.

Uniquely · 04-15-2009, 08:00 PM

In the past I have upgraded every two years like clock work.... however my current PC is over 4 years old and still does everything I want, except record satelitte tv in HD. I won't be upgrading until there is a good solution for that.

brettallica · 04-15-2009, 08:26 PM

I'm coming up on three years for my laptop (my primary computer for everything I do that involves anything that I need in a computer), and it's about time. Before that, I had my last laptop for about three years as well. So I'd say about every three years. We don't have any desktops in my house anymore with the exception of the server and HTPCs, but we don't have a traditional desktop setting, as it just takes up too much space in our place. I ousted the desk late last year after I decided to have my living room a little more livable and feature -- get this -- actual floor space and home theater rather than being overtaken by a desk. There are times when I miss a desk, but for the most part I'm glad we did away with it. The only issue we have is when we need to print something, as I don't have my printer hooked up to the network (yet); I have to drag it out and hook it up whenever I want to print something.

camper · 04-15-2009, 08:36 PM

I used to do every 2 years, but since I don't really game on it this one is already on year 3. Using my primary desktop as a media center too, runs what I want quite well. But I do have a 6 year old system (bought used) that is chugging along quite nice performing a server-like function.

My wife and I each have our own laptops, and since we pretty much use them for internet and my wife's more for gaming (hers is a Dell XPS M1730) they'll last us for at least 5 more years.

Just don't really need the high end systems between my 3 xbox's and the PS3. They cover all my entertainment needs, really.

camper

Rob71 · 04-15-2009, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikejet

I used my previous laptop until it died on me, I could hear the HD spindle needle thingy hitting something.

My new Acer laptop is great. HDMI out with 720p support. Just need a wireless mouse and keyboard so I can just leave it hooked up to the TV.

I still want a netbook though. Something to take on trips and leave in the bedroom.

I usually trash and start over every 4 years or so, but I constantly fiddle with sound, video and TV cards. I still haven't found the perfect set-up yet.

As far as net books I still love my 8.9" Acer Aspire. I have been reading about the new Asus 1000HE though. This past week a woman I talk to in Starbuck's got one, so I took a good look at it. It's nice.

Funny thing is she likes the size of my Acer better. So I may work out a deal and give her my 8.9" for her Asus.

Blu_Ray_UK2007 · 04-15-2009, 09:24 PM

On average every 4 years unless something major breaks down.

proxpilot · 04-15-2009, 09:32 PM

tree yeaars!!

PH3AR · 04-15-2009, 10:49 PM

Well my home computer crashs every year at leasst once so then i have to re-do it so every year i upgade it, and every time it breaks its mostly always an expensive part that breaks!

wormraper · 04-15-2009, 10:49 PM

about 1 to 1.5 years before I upgrade.

quest88 · 04-15-2009, 10:56 PM

No more than 2.5 years !

I had the opportunity to upgrade both of my laptops last year. I got a great deal on one of them. Lately, its just when I see some new feature that catches my eye.

Johnny Vinyl · 04-15-2009, 11:45 PM

Mine is going on 5 yrs old (although I do have a Laptop about 2 yrs old) and I need a change desperately. It's slower than molasses and the videocard sucks huge. I'm biting the bullet on a new one this year, because I can't deal with the restarts and reboots all the time. I'm maxed out on RAM and all I have is PCI....so a new videocard isn't even possible anymore.

John

crazyBLUE · 04-15-2009, 11:54 PM

I'm on my vary first laptop ! 8 months now .

pacificvibes · 04-15-2009, 11:54 PM

I have only brought one computer so far, a MAC Pro tower with a 30 inch screen. Of course I dont think I can afford to buy another computer

quest88 · 04-16-2009, 02:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

I'm on my vary first laptop ! 8 months now .

congrats !!!!

toef · 04-16-2009, 02:06 AM

My current main computer (an iMac) is about a year old. Before that I had an HP laptop that I used as my main computer, for the last 5 years or so.

It still ran fine... when it was running. The main issue was the battery would die very quickly (when I first got it, it'd last about 90 minutes on a full charge... by last year it would last for about 3 minutes). Not a huge problem, but that defeats the purpose of having a laptop.

Second problem was that it wasn't always sensing that the AC adapter was plugged in. There could be a few reasons for that, but none of which I cared to address.

Third problem was that the hinges for the screen became very week, so if I didn't have the laptop open at an obtuse angle, the screen would slam shut. That was somewhat of a pain, but tolerable.

My next computer will be a MacPro, but I imagine I won't get one for a while. Unless I can manage to steal pacvibe's.

My laptop was top of the line 5 years ago, but I treated it well enough that even though it doesn't hold a candle to today's laptops, it still ran just fine (and quite fast) for any of my needs.

supersix4 · 04-16-2009, 06:45 AM

when I'd game exclusively on the pc it was every 1.1-1.5 years then after 07 I haven't upgraded since. And don't plan to unless some amazing game comes that is a must own and must be upgraded for.

RiseDarthVader · 04-16-2009, 08:09 AM

I've got a Gaming PC that is a year old and I think I will be getting nVidias most high end GPU of next year. And will be overclocking my CPU. So yeah I just basically have moved onto upgrading parts now instead of getting a totally new PC.

Beta Man · 04-16-2009, 01:07 PM

five years.....

I am a simple "Word" "Excel" "Outlook" kinda guy.... so I don't need bells and whistles.

My new Mac Air-book thingy is nice though.

04-15-2009, 06:26 PM	#1
Moefiz Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:288 DVD collection:20 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:70	How Long Did You Use Your Computer before...Upgrading. How many years did you use your home computer before upgrading for a new one... I have had my old Hp Pavillion since 03 with and old Sony 15in Monitor that takes up alot of place. In the process of upgrading now...

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04-15-2009, 06:30 PM	#2
mikejet Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:29	I used my previous laptop until it died on me, I could hear the HD spindle needle thingy hitting something. My new Acer laptop is great. HDMI out with 720p support. Just need a wireless mouse and keyboard so I can just leave it hooked up to the TV. I still want a netbook though. Something to take on trips and leave in the bedroom.

04-15-2009, 06:33 PM	#3
quirkmanly Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 4K collection:129 Blu-ray collection:278 Trading Score:78	I generally order parts and build a new one every two years. May skip it this this year, as I'm generally playing games on my PS3 and what I have is quite capable of doing everything else I need for a little while longer.

04-15-2009, 08:00 PM	#4
Uniquely Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Mobile, AL Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:171	In the past I have upgraded every two years like clock work.... however my current PC is over 4 years old and still does everything I want, except record satelitte tv in HD. I won't be upgrading until there is a good solution for that.

04-15-2009, 08:26 PM	#5
brettallica Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Santa Cruz, California Home Theater Gallery:51 Blu-ray collection:79 Trading Score:6	I'm coming up on three years for my laptop (my primary computer for everything I do that involves anything that I need in a computer), and it's about time. Before that, I had my last laptop for about three years as well. So I'd say about every three years. We don't have any desktops in my house anymore with the exception of the server and HTPCs, but we don't have a traditional desktop setting, as it just takes up too much space in our place. I ousted the desk late last year after I decided to have my living room a little more livable and feature -- get this -- actual floor space and home theater rather than being overtaken by a desk. There are times when I miss a desk, but for the most part I'm glad we did away with it. The only issue we have is when we need to print something, as I don't have my printer hooked up to the network (yet); I have to drag it out and hook it up whenever I want to print something.

04-15-2009, 08:36 PM	#6
camper Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray collection:367 DVD collection:445 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	I used to do every 2 years, but since I don't really game on it this one is already on year 3. Using my primary desktop as a media center too, runs what I want quite well. But I do have a 6 year old system (bought used) that is chugging along quite nice performing a server-like function. My wife and I each have our own laptops, and since we pretty much use them for internet and my wife's more for gaming (hers is a Dell XPS M1730) they'll last us for at least 5 more years. Just don't really need the high end systems between my 3 xbox's and the PS3. They cover all my entertainment needs, really. camper

04-15-2009, 09:24 PM	#8
Blu_Ray_UK2007 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Location:UK 4K collection:164 Blu-ray collection:782 Trading Score:1	On average every 4 years unless something major breaks down.

04-15-2009, 09:32 PM	#9
proxpilot Special Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:High Point, North Carolina Home Theater Gallery:2 Blu-ray collection:108 Trading Score:1	tree yeaars!!

04-15-2009, 10:49 PM	#10
PH3AR Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Dover, Pennsylvania PSN:WORKINtheCORNER Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:325 Blu-ray reviews:2	Well my home computer crashs every year at leasst once so then i have to re-do it so every year i upgade it, and every time it breaks its mostly always an expensive part that breaks!

04-15-2009, 10:49 PM	#11
wormraper Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Tucson Arizona 4K collection:966 Blu-ray collection:5295 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:572	about 1 to 1.5 years before I upgrade.

04-15-2009, 10:56 PM	#12
quest88 Expert Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:San Diego CA Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:537	No more than 2.5 years ! I had the opportunity to upgrade both of my laptops last year. I got a great deal on one of them. Lately, its just when I see some new feature that catches my eye.

04-15-2009, 11:45 PM	#13
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	Mine is going on 5 yrs old (although I do have a Laptop about 2 yrs old) and I need a change desperately. It's slower than molasses and the videocard sucks huge. I'm biting the bullet on a new one this year, because I can't deal with the restarts and reboots all the time. I'm maxed out on RAM and all I have is PCI....so a new videocard isn't even possible anymore. John

04-15-2009, 11:54 PM	#14
crazyBLUE Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Pacific Northwest Home Theater Gallery:89 Blu-ray collection:479 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 38 Trading Score:30	I'm on my vary first laptop ! 8 months now .

04-15-2009, 11:54 PM	#15
pacificvibes Tattoo King Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Irvine, CA PSN ID WinterShrinkage Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:51 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	I have only brought one computer so far, a MAC Pro tower with a 30 inch screen. Of course I dont think I can afford to buy another computer

04-16-2009, 02:06 AM	#17
toef Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2008 Location:Isla Nublar 4K collection:229 Blu-ray collection:545 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:4	My current main computer (an iMac) is about a year old. Before that I had an HP laptop that I used as my main computer, for the last 5 years or so. It still ran fine... when it was running. The main issue was the battery would die very quickly (when I first got it, it'd last about 90 minutes on a full charge... by last year it would last for about 3 minutes). Not a huge problem, but that defeats the purpose of having a laptop. Second problem was that it wasn't always sensing that the AC adapter was plugged in. There could be a few reasons for that, but none of which I cared to address. Third problem was that the hinges for the screen became very week, so if I didn't have the laptop open at an obtuse angle, the screen would slam shut. That was somewhat of a pain, but tolerable. My next computer will be a MacPro, but I imagine I won't get one for a while. Unless I can manage to steal pacvibe's. My laptop was top of the line 5 years ago, but I treated it well enough that even though it doesn't hold a candle to today's laptops, it still ran just fine (and quite fast) for any of my needs.

04-16-2009, 06:45 AM	#18
supersix4 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Blu-ray collection:572 Blu-ray reviews: 53 Trading Score:3	when I'd game exclusively on the pc it was every 1.1-1.5 years then after 07 I haven't upgraded since. And don't plan to unless some amazing game comes that is a must own and must be upgraded for.

04-16-2009, 08:09 AM	#19
RiseDarthVader Power Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Australia Blu-ray collection:136	I've got a Gaming PC that is a year old and I think I will be getting nVidias most high end GPU of next year. And will be overclocking my CPU. So yeah I just basically have moved onto upgrading parts now instead of getting a totally new PC.

04-16-2009, 01:07 PM	#20
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	five years..... I am a simple "Word" "Excel" "Outlook" kinda guy.... so I don't need bells and whistles. My new Mac Air-book thingy is nice though.

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