MBP life span

What is the typical life span of a MBP? Now mine is only 2 years-old, so I know that it has at least a couple of years left in it, but I was just wondering when it would be normal to replace it. Thanks.

 

there is no such thing as typical lifespan IMO...replace it when you feel that it is too weak to do the job

 

That could be 10 years from now.

I'm not very tough on my laptops. Although I like to replace them before they become obsolete.

 

It depends on what you mean by obsolete. I do not replace my computer unless A) it isn't functioning properly and can't be fixed or B) it can't keep up with the applications I run. Thus, I do not buy new computer hardware often.

If you can make use of a computer for anywhere close to 10 years, then good for you; you're saving money and the environment in the process.

 

With the way updates are rolled out on computers, you'd be replacing a machine within 6 months of purchase. "Obsolete" is such a generic term, in this sense. If your machine can handle your day to day tasks/workload, then it will never become obsolete to you.

 

A normal battery will last about 2 years, so it depends is you want to get a new one.

 

My laptop is already around 2 years-old, but the battery health is at 97%.

But I almost always keep it plugged in.

 

it depends on how much do your demand to computing power.

if you play games, lifespan will probably be 1year-1.5 years on new/1year old games since mbp doesn't have a powerful GPU. and 1.5 years is only if you don't turn everything to mid/max.

if you use mbp online/documents/normal stuff, it should last 3-5years.
but seriously, any notebook can last the same for minimal tasks.

 

Does the macbook pro get scratched in the long run? I baby mine. The only rough thing i'll do is pull it towards me on the table.

 

I would say the lifespan is how ever long it takes for the nvidia graphic card to fail after your warranty is up. Could be after 2 years, could be after 3 with Applecare.

Sometime you just have to ask yourself, do you feel lucky?

 

usually the expected lifespan of the HDD is around 5 years, and the CPU is around 8 years. the battery is around 3 years, although the newer 17MBP got 5 years expected battery lifespan (to 80%).

if all goes right, your laptop would go well past 10 years. although the nvidia 8600m gt defect might be a worry.

 

the 8600m gt version does have a ticking time bomb of a gpu in it.

I will probably sell with 6 months left on the apple care. Already had 1 gpu failure...

 

Apple will fix the problem for you, even if you are out of warranty. I read it somewhere.

 

They will have to keep fixing it again... and again... and again.

 

Can some one confirm my information?

 

AFAIK,they just replace them with unibody ones.

 

It really depends what kind of abuse you put it through. Keeping it plugged in at all times will preserve the battery longer, and so on. My batteries usually die within the first year of warranty - both Mac and PC - so I get a new one just before the warranty expires.

That said I got a 3 year extended warranty for my new baby, and I expect that to be the lifespan of the machine, though I am probably going to replace it after 2 years. Because they're going to make one that's even more perfect than the one I have

 

The battery and HDD failing --- I would not view that as ending a laptop's lifetime.
They are minor repairs (or at least supposed to be in laptops).
The CPU/GPU/LCD/motherboard failing - THAT is more serious

 

my ibm x40 is 6 years old

 

My T41p is now 5 years old, replaced the CPU and HDD and keyboard, it's like new.

 

My old Toshiba laptop with a Pentium 4 worked for 3 years

 

Was it a Satellite A70? That model was *such* a POS.

 

p4's ran notoriously hot on laptops. These were not designed for the small chassis if the laptop. I think these were replaced with pentium m for laptops but i'm not sure. My sister still uses her toshiba m70 bought back in 2005 and it still like brand spanking new!!! It still has the plastic film around the toshiba logo!!!! She takes care of her belongings a lot

 

where did you get the keyboard???

 

You also have to consider the year in which the laptop was bought. The performace increases were quite rapid until about 4 years ago. After that, they have slowed down. The CPU performance increses are getting slower and slower.

To give an example, I'll take my precision M90 which is nearly 3 years old. I use it for programming, web browsing, videos, music etc basically everything except gaming. It does everything pretty darn well (I'm comparing it to my powerful precision M6400). I expect it to last at least 3 more years (for a total of 6 years).
I'm hoping to yet 8 years of use out of it.

I will upgrade the HDD soon though (from its stock 60 gb 5400rpm).

 

if you have no extended warranty (applecare); apple will extend you warranty for an additional of 1 year. which means that you have 2 years warranty in total.

if you have applecare extended warranty, apple thinks that 3 years is plenty enough

 

That's one of the main advantages of OS X and mac. You can go for a long time before replacing a macbook pro unless you do high end video and cpu speed = time and money.

My macbook pro is 2 years old and has had VERY hardcore usage. This is my primary work machine and has been used about 60 hours a week since I bought it. I've NEVER had to reinstal the OS, it's still incredibly fast. I do photo editing, programming, print work, general internet and occaisionally some small video editing (small file size).

It does that all very well. If you decide to upgrade, you'll be suprised at how much you get for your machine 2nd hand. They resell very well!

 

I agree, and have to add that everything you say also applies to my Thinkpad running XP. Their resale is also excellent.

 

The length of time before a laptop needs to be replaced has nothing to do with whether it a MBP or not. Thinkpads, Dell/HP business machines, and othe rwell built machines also last a long time

 

I got an original 1st edition Macbook Pro... it still works great. there are no Macbook Pros yet that are too old to run good.