The tech expert pointed out the importance of changing the laptop every four to five years.

In terms of cost and efficiency, Russians should change their laptop every four to five years. This was announced on March 17 by the head of the "Laptops" category of the M. Group.Video-Eldorado" Kirill Isaev declared "Газете.Ru ".

"Over the specified period, the device retains the necessary performance and reliability, allowing you to comfortably solve daily tasks," the expert noted.

According to him, using the device for more than six years often requires additional maintenance and repair costs, which makes this option economically unprofitable.

At the same time, Isaev stressed that replacing a laptop more often than after four years leads to unjustified costs.

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