[X4U] Guesses on G4 lifespan?

[Mark Des Cotes]

On Jan 11, 2006, at 12:49 PM, Craig A. Finseth wrote:

>> Any educated guesses on how long G4-based Mac Minis might be around
>> now that apple has begun to roll out intel-powered macs?
>
>    I would say three to six months tops!
>
> If you're asking "how long until the model is upgraded," I'd agree
> with the 3-6 months.
>
> If you're asking "how long will these be in useful operation," I'd go
> with more like 3-6 years.

What do you mean by "useful operation" I have an iMac DV (1999), a 
PowerBook 1400cs, (1997), a PowerMac 7200 (1995) and an old Centris 610 
(1993) that are all still useful in their own way. I also have an 
Macintosh SE that's been converted into a fishbowl and I suspect the 
fish find it quite useful. I admit that last one doesn't really count 
as far as your statement goes but it just goes to show you that there's 
always a use for an old Mac.