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Most companies depreciate hardware across 3 years Can somebody explain why exactly?

Most companies depreciate hardware across 3 years Can somebody explain why exactly? Was there ever some large scale research with the outcome this was somehow the cheapest? Or is it a mere byproduct of the consumption-based society? I'm asking because I'ved used lots of different types of hardware (both computing and non-computing) and >90% lasted well over 3 years. It seems a waste of time/money to get rid of ot after 3 years? Which matches with SE's findings: they choose 4 years. Still not that much, but already 'better'

Posted by stinos on Mar 6, 2015, 7:12 AM

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Most companies depreciate hardware across 3 years Can somebody explain why exactly?

stinosMar 6, 2015, 7:12 AM

Most companies depreciate hardware across 3 years Can somebody explain why exactly? Was there ever some large scale research with the outcome this was somehow the cheapest? Or is it a mere byproduct of the consumption-based society? I'm asking because I'ved used lots of different types of hardware (both computing and non-computing) and >90% lasted well over 3 years. It seems a waste of time/money to get rid of ot after 3 years? Which matches with SE's findings: they choose 4 years. Still not that much, but already 'better'

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