les bartlett wrote: >I've not heard any discussion of "longevity" regarding ETD's. I am >beginning to seriously consider one, and wonder what the "useful life" of >a SAT III is, vs. the life of a laptop. Thanks I'm not exactly sure when I bought my SAT II (serial # 1234), but it was probably just awhile after the new model change. Seven years ago, maybe? It could have been even longer ago. The machine is still functioning quite well. Whether you feel the need to upgrade the moment a new version is available is up to your own "need & desire". The SAT II has certainly been quite durable. I'll let others comment on the durability of their laptops (my Powerbook 150 ((purchased Jan 95)) never had enough processor speed to run CyberTuner, seems to have recently suffered HD failure, and is just too slow ((25 mHz)) to bother to spend $ repairing it). I do admit to fantasizing about buying an iBook and trying out CyberTuner. Patrick
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