| I'm thinking of the typical car vs the typical computer. >> New cars typically lose about 20% of their value the moment they’re driven off the lot, and about 65% after five years. MBPs are one of the few computers that hold their value the best. But after 5 years, you're looking at a depreciation rate of 75%+ (going from $2000+ in 2009 to only $500 in 2014). But we're looking at the _best_ computer that holds its value the best. No one gives a damn about a refurbished Dell Inspiron from 2010. www.sears.com/dell-refurbished-dell-latitude-e6400-14inch-notebook-intel/ You're looking at ~90% depreciation for the more typical laptop, and maybe 70% if you focus only on Macbooks. With Cars, you're looking at 65% typical depreciation, with only ~45% if you focus on Camrys or Corolas. A 2009 Camry will run you ~12k today, only 45% depreciation. |