Every now and then I see a vintage car in the street, originally from the 40s or 60s, in spotless condition. Cars have been around for longer than computers… But would such a thing be viable for electronics?

Wait, does it exist already and I never heard of it?

This… Really feels like a very stupid question. Sorry

  • TheInsane42@lemmy.worldEnglish
    5·
    10 months ago

    Depends I guess. I still have a ZX81, Atary TT, STfm, STe and Falcon. The original PC will probably be spared, as will Commodore C64, 128, Amiga,… Current PC hardware probably not.

    Old cars can still be repaired and used for their original function. Also, their looks are still pleasing to some. Cars from before they added computers to them are also a lot easier to repair and for those enthousiasts a hobby to have fun with.

    With electronics (all, not just computers) it’s usually replaced when broken instead of repaired, so I guess most will be lost.

    • KptnAutismus@lemmy.world
      2·
      10 months ago

      my yaris is 20 years old, and it shows no signs of wear. that thing will last another 30-40 years if i wanted to keep it for that long.

      also, i think fairphones seriously have a chance of surviving for that long, since the battery is easily replaceable. it being made during the phone spec plateau also helps.

      • TheInsane42@lemmy.worldEnglish
        1·
        9 months ago

        my yaris is 20 years old, and it shows no signs of wear. that thing will last another 30-40 years if i wanted to keep it for that long. My previous car was a Volvo 740 from '86. (Alas totalled by a brand new VW Polo in '18) Totally mechanical apart so it could have lives a lot longer when the body wasn’t to deformed after the impact. The current one is an '03 S80. I doub’t it’ll live that long with all the electronics in it, but it’s on the right track.

        also, i think fairphones seriously have a chance of surviving for that long, since the battery is easily replaceable. it being made during the phone spec plateau also helps. I still have loads of old Nokias, still working apart from the 2G network being dismantled. (so no coverage). I hope the fairphones last that long, as I’m planning to get me one when this Nokia 6.1 dies on me.