Posts by NZ IT Lab
141 days ago

🔋 Device Longevity vs. Planned Obsolescence – Are We Being Forced to Upgrade?

Hayden from NZ IT Lab

🔋 Device Longevity vs. Planned Obsolescence – Are We Being Forced to Upgrade?

Have you ever felt like your perfectly good device suddenly became “too old” overnight?
📱 Slower performance after a software update.
💻 New apps no longer supported.
🔧 Repairs becoming impossible or uneconomical.

This isn’t always coincidence – it’s part of a broader debate around planned obsolescence. Manufacturers often design devices with a limited usable lifespan, whether through hardware limitations, restricted repair options, or forced software upgrades.

But here’s the dilemma:

Longer-lasting devices = better for consumers and the environment.

Shorter product cycles = faster innovation and company profits.


As IT professionals, we see both sides: the need for reliable, up-to-date systems versus the waste (and cost) of constantly replacing hardware.

💡 Should we push for stronger Right to Repair laws and longer support windows? Or is rapid hardware refresh the price we pay for progress?

👉 Where do you stand? Are we being forced to upgrade too soon – or is this just the natural pace of tech?

#DeviceLongevity #PlannedObsolescence #RightToRepair #Sustainability #IT

More messages from your neighbours
3 days ago

Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎁 Holiday Gift Chat!

Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?

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Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
  • 79.1% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need
    79.1% Complete
  • 20.9% No. It's the thought and effort that matters
    20.9% Complete
659 votes
10 hours ago

Exclusive Christmas Sleep Deals - Up to 65% OFF Beds!

Marketing Manager from Beds4U - Newmarket

Hi neighbours,

This coming Christmas, why not treat yourself to better sleep? For one day only, we’re offering an extra 5% OFF on top of our already reduced Boxing Day Bed Sale prices!

With up to 65% OFF on selected beds and FREE delivery, there’s never been a better time to upgrade your sleep. But hurry, these deals are moving fast, and once stock is gone, it’s gone!

If you’d like to see what’s available:
Find your nearest Beds4U store: beds4u.co.nz/store-locator
Browse all Boxing Day deals: beds4u.co.nz/boxing-day

Don’t miss out, give yourself the gift of quality sleep this Christmas!

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9 days ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’

If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.

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