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To: Robert Douglas who wrote (10174)	2/7/2002 10:11:06 AM
From: ScotMcI	Respond to of 10921

I certainly won't be using this system forever; probably in a year or so I'll get a new one. The present computer isn't in it's original state, since I've installed new components as the need arose. It's just that the impetus to upgrade used to be that I could get one with a higher-frequency processor. Nowadays the processor speed no longer represents a bottleneck, so I don't notice that the computer is pokey and start lusting after a new one. I think most people who have anything faster than 600 MHz probably feel the same way.

To: Robert Douglas who wrote (10174)	2/7/2002 10:19:56 AM
From: Sampat Saraf	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 10921

When talking of replacements of PC's, I think there are several factors at work- First, We need to distinguish between technology upgrade and just replacement due to failure of parts. Assuming a car does not last much more than 8 years, I do not see how PC's would not be replaced at least every 3-4 years just to keep the system functioning properly. The falling cost of newer more efficient parts and drop of support for older parts/softwares make it difficult trying to fix old systems than to buy a brand new one. In my case, I have found that when one part of the system breaks down (say a board), I find it is cheaper just buy a brand new system than spend few hours repairing and replacing a part. In addition to need for replacement, I do not see how the PC demand could be saturated yet. I am not sure what the current penetration of PC's in US is but a typical family of four is already needing upto four PC's (like in my family's case) not even counting needs for mobiles when travelling/driving. Of course when you put in global demand and market penetration the need will be even higher! Just my 2 cents...