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Uncle Bully <wakeupcall@optushome.com.au.REMOVE> wrote in
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>>>> I've heard that the life cycle of a home PC is about 4-5 years,
>>>> after which you can expect problems.  Any truth to this?

>> Its mindlessly superficial. Plenty of systems
>> dont give any problems, they get replaced
>> because they wont do what you want to do,

> I have a really old Thorn TV that is just as good if not
> better than a new TV. Not sure of the vintage, but it is
> made of wood so it must be at least 25 years old :)

I dont believe any were ever made of just wood.

You sure it hasnt got the picture painted on the front of it ?

> The only downside is no AV inputs, only RF. I haven't had the need
> to replace it, but when LCD/Plasma becomes affordable she's gone.

You're sposed to be able to flog your soul to that devil fella.

Dunno, I dont have one of those, just a couple of worthless soles.

>> But then I've just replaced the motherboard in the kitchen
>> PC with a decent modern socket 370 motherboard, just
>> so I can have instant on from the sleep state |-)

> You have a kitchen PC?

Jealousy is one hell of a curse eh ?  |-)

> I'm thinking about one of those SmartPC/Tablet PCs, whatever
> the hell they're called. Fully wireless and portable, and when
> Fuelcells become common next year, I'll have full roaming
> capabilities for the whole day, woohoo :)

Trouble will be the chain around your ankle that
she who must be obeyed has saddled you with |-)