06/29

Studies have shown that the rate at which new technology is developed increases exponentially with time. This is a phenomenon you have probably experienced firsthand. You buy a new car, a new phone, or of course a new computer, only to find that your shiny new toy has become obsolete in a matter of months as new ones come out.

But in this modern day and age there is a solution to the classic problem of keeping up with the Joneses. Electronics stores always carry a wide selection of any given device, some of which are fairly cheap, others of which are rather costly. It is perfectly reasonable to instinctively pursue the more affordable option, but a greater investment up front could provide you with years more usage and save you money on “keeping up” in the long run.

You see, higher-end model electronics usually have a higher capacity for upgrades, unlike many of their cheaper counterparts that are less upgrade-compatible and are therefore sooner left behind by the next wave of “new”. When you purchase a static model like this, you run the risk of having to buy the next model from the same company a short time later, and within just a few years you’ll own one up-to-date computer and three paperweights.

Many of us are content simply to be able to run a web browser and some simple office programs on our computers, but even the most basic users can benefit from thinking ahead with their purchases. Say you buy a cheap computer with a decent operating system but not much ability to upgrade the RAM, once a new and more efficient, maybe even necessary operating system becomes available for purchase, your computer may not be able to upgrade to it.

You may not even be able to upgrade your office software to make your work simpler and more efficient. Whereas a more expensive model would provide you with the system requirements to keep you in upgrades for several more generations, by which point all models from that era would have run their course.

It’s much cheaper to purchase an occasional upgrade than an entire new system, especially at the rate things are being developed in this advanced 21st century of ours. Next time you’re in the market for a new computer, consider the longevity of the product and how it will fare in an ever-progressing digital environment. If you need some advice don’t hesitate to call up the friendly experts at TechStop or stop in to take a first-hand look at your options. Remember, it never hurts to be one step ahead of the game.

(Yeah, it’s time to upgrade)

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