Do you think older laptops are easier to work on then newer laptops?

[scott04sa22]

[TroyDT2]

When you said "work on" I immediately thought "repair." For that, the older ones are definitely easier to fix and upgrade, especially Macs. The older iMacs and Macbook Pros are dead easy to upgrade SSD and RAM, and usually even video card is not too tough. Later models are far more difficult, and the new ones are next to impossible because everything is integrated.

[Cedman]

Older laptops are easier to work on. Newer laptops are built to be thin so things are stacked on each other and hard to repair

[Rosexøxø]

To perform really technical functions, with focus- yes

but some patience (I think) would be required, as they’d be slower, and if not slower back then, surely slower now because of the age difference; etc.

Otherwise, modern computers help us multitask/ probe for information, and if some hypothetical emergency should occur, a faster device would help us perform a certain task (s) more efficiently/ time-effectively. Provided, internet is available.

[jshm2]

I actually have the model above that, the Compaq Pressario running at a whopping 300mhz! I kept it around to show the kids in my vintage tech collection.

As for easier - no. The old tech was notoriously bad for failures. It's one reason the IT technician job became so important for business. But having a company mechanic did not.

[bolverk]

Without a doubt they were built to be worked on and kept up to date by swapping out components, unlike today's machines where the majority of components are surface mounted and usually in chassis that are almost impossible to open without damaging them irreparably.

[KayMay]

I think I bought that clunker in the center, and gave it to my dad. Is that an IBM Thinkpad?

[user1516]

No. I find them frustrating actually. I have a MacBook Pro and I find it easier to navigate through on there.

[Dreamclouds]

The newer the technology the easier to work with.

[ylmazcan]

naaa new ones better cause new apps doesn't work in old ones

[TheSpaceGnome]

Yes, both in use, and repairing.

[slatyb]

Do you mean to use, or to repair?

[scott04sa22]

Use, repair and tinkering

[dustybiker]

I liked them more. Software vs apps.

[Chazmatazz269]

‘than’, not “then”

[Blackcupcake]

nope