Technology Purchase Lifecycle Cost Estimator
Estimate the true cost of a device over its life.
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Estimate the lifecycle cost of a device. Candidates and prices: [CANDIDATES]. How long I expect to keep it: [YEARS]. Accessories, subscriptions, repairs and insurance I might need: [EXTRAS]. What I would sell it for: [RESALE_ESTIMATE]. Compute for each candidate the annual cost and cost per year of use, with the formula visible in a table. Add a column for expected repairability, battery or part availability if known, and software support period (ask me to verify from the manufacturer). Include a section on the second-hand and refurbished option with a checklist of what to check. Rank by cost per year but also list what the lowest cost option gives up. Do not recommend specific brands beyond those I listed. Include a worked example with two fictional laptops over four years, showing the table and the cost per year, and labelling every number as an illustration. Add a short section about considering repair and trade-in programmes, upgrade cycles, and the environmental option of buying refurbished, framed as factors to weigh and not advice. No personalised investment advice, please, and no assumptions about my tax position. Where the answer depends on local rules, ask me for [JURISDICTION] and recommend professional verification.
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