Overmyer’s Law is the observation that the age of a personal computer is relative to one-fourth the age of an automobile. The observation is named after Dr. Jerry Overmyer, who first described the relationship in 2012.
The observation implies that computers age 4 times faster than automobiles. This trend was first observed in 2012 and should continue into the near future. The prediction is based upon the materials and development of both modern personal computers and automobiles. The prediction may be used in the long-term planning of consumers and industry in purchasing.
An example of Overmyer’s Law was first applied in 2012 to a 3-year-old Asus laptop computer and its current performance that resembled characteristics of a Subaru Forester purchased in 2000. Similarly, a 6-year-old laptop computer retained the performance features of a 24 year-old Honda Accord “clunker”.
Consumers may cite Overmyer’s Law when contemplating the purchase of a new personal computer. Overmyer’s Law is an observation or projection and not a physical or natural law.
The observation implies that computers age 4 times faster than automobiles. This trend was first observed in 2012 and should continue into the near future. The prediction is based upon the materials and development of both modern personal computers and automobiles. The prediction may be used in the long-term planning of consumers and industry in purchasing.
An example of Overmyer’s Law was first applied in 2012 to a 3-year-old Asus laptop computer and its current performance that resembled characteristics of a Subaru Forester purchased in 2000. Similarly, a 6-year-old laptop computer retained the performance features of a 24 year-old Honda Accord “clunker”.
Consumers may cite Overmyer’s Law when contemplating the purchase of a new personal computer. Overmyer’s Law is an observation or projection and not a physical or natural law.