Business System Consultation Center - Our Business System ColumnVol.37 2013.11.01 Takahashi Minoru

How long do PCs last? What to consider to extend their life?

Thank you for your interest and continued support.
This is Takahashi from the Marketing Plan Research Laboratory.


“How long does a computer last?”
This is one of those questions that’s hard to answer.
The following explanation is a bit lengthy rather than concise, but I hope you’ll bear with me
and hope you’ll find it helpful.


1. A computer’s lifespan depends on luck
It may sound blunt to put it this way, but
the lifespan of a computer (the length of time before it breaks down) varies greatly from unit to unit.
Some units can be used for as long as 7 to 8 years,
while others clearly start to malfunction after about 3 years.


2. To extend the lifespan of your computer
More than daily usage habits,
transportation, relocation, cleaning, natural disasters (such as lightning strikes), and power-up issues
that significantly shorten a computer’s lifespan.
Treat the computer as a company asset,
so please be mindful to handle it physically with care—avoid subjecting it to impact and unplug it when not in use.
and take care to handle it with care.


3. The Importance of Preventive Replacement
If you have the budget to replace parts or repair the computer when it breaks down,
or if you have the budget to subscribe to a manufacturer’s or retailer’s maintenance service,
it may be more cost-effective to adopt a policy of
may actually be more cost-effective and make it easier to plan your long-term budget.
Using repair or maintenance services involves a lot of tedious paperwork,
and they require both time and effort from the staff, so we do not recommend them.


4. Recommended Manufacturers
Opinions vary, but
if we were to venture an opinion,
we would name DELL as our recommended manufacturer.
We’ve heard that there can be some variation in quality depending on the manufacturing date and model,
we believe that if you plan to replace them proactively, this won’t be much of an issue.


That’s all.


That's all, Thank you for reading.

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