“Obsolete” tech

Imperfect tech that's still perfect for working, streaming, and creating.

The Ugly Computer

The slight cosmetic wear left by old stickers on these devices only impacts one thing: their price.

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What does obsolete really mean?

Planning to make devices “obsolete” is a strategy used by Big Tech companies to ensure their products become outdated and unusable after a specific period of time, forcing you to buy new and causing permanent environmental damage as the old devices are thrown away. And it doesn’t stop there. From refusing to update the software systems for older models to designing devices with impossible-to-replace batteries, it’s a key principal of the fast tech industry.

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The cure for obsolescence

We’ve partnered with Google to bring you a tool to fight obsolescence. This simple-to-use tool updates your computer with ChromeOS Flex to keep it running — and out of the landfill. All you have to do is plug it in.

Before you buy, make sure your computer is eligible for ChromeOS Flex.

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MacBooks with obsolete software

These devices will continue to receive security updates from from Apple until 2028, but are technically considered “obsolete,” despite being 100% functional.

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If you already own a laptop that’s been made obsolete, we got you.

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