I bought my first MAC way back in 1995. Since then I’ve replaced it twice. Now, this MacBook Pro will be my 3rd replacement in 18 years. I don’t know if that’s a lot, less than normal or average. I’ve long since have gotten rid of my two oldest models, but I may hang onto this old G3 model, if just to run older software that I still like to use, but won’t be compatible with my new laptop.