[nomel]

From people that use these sorts of terms in my life, it's an internal justification to make a new purchase, usually with a payment plan.

[seanmcdirmid]

Hmm, if that were the case I would have just done it already. But no, I looked at the trade in value for it via Apple's exchange program, and they said...they would be happy to recycle it for me.

[nomel]

I’m not sure I understand. Is your definition of obsolete based on trade in value? What about resale value? What about functionality?