How long does the average laptop last?

Answer 1

It really depends on how long it will do what you wanted it to. Some people have gotten a few extra years out of an old computer by switching to a less demanding operating system such as Ubuntu.

Answer 2

10 years

A good computer could last for years, even decades. Most are well made and put together to last a long time. The problem is not how long will the computer last; it's how long before it becomes obsolete. Newer, better computers are being invented and sold all the time. A compute might only be a top of the line, best in it's field for a year or two, before the newer models can do stuff, the older models could never do. Computers made in the 1980s are probably still working today, however computers made in the 1980s can not do as much stuff, as fast as the computers made in 2010.

Answer 3

Around 2-3 years depending on how you take care of it.

If you don't break it, it will last 3 years.

With all laptops, it will heat its self to death, especially if you run games of performance demanding programs.

It's my opinion that a Desk Top would be a better option.

You will get better performance and it will last longer.

Then when the technology changes you can easily upgrade the hardware, when a laptop needs to be replaced.

Answer 4

Depends, clean it out every week be careful with viruses and it should last 2 or 3 years. If not maybe 1 and a 1/2 or 2 1/2 yeArs. I had my first one for four years! Like I said its how you treat it :) and also kind of what brand you get :)

Answer 5

It really comes down to quality, time, and luck. No computer is going to last forever. However, custom built computers can lost for a long time, seeing as they can be upgraded, and the builder has the final selection on what parts they buy. Prebuilt computers can last a while as well, however, they have a higher chance of breaking, due to the fact that a lot of brands cut corners in order to maintain lower prices.

Laptops will probably least the least amount of time, when they break they can not be upgraded, and they usually suffer more abuse than desktops (Dropping, spilling, etc)

I'd say a decent built PC can last you anywhere from 4-8 years if you upgrade it correctly.

Same with a prebuilt PC, as long as it's upgradable.

Most laptops have a tech. curve of around 2-4 years.

Answer 6

all most your whole life ,but if you don't take care of it then probably not your whole life just about several years until you break it

Answer 7

A computer Can Die Within Minutes, However, The Money you lost is forever.

Answer 8

3-5 years