2022 Technology Product Lifecycle Study

This study attempts to understand attitudes and behavior when it comes to buying new technology products and accessories. Specific objectives include:

• Measure expected useful life and current age of consumer tech products/accessories
• Identify new and used/certified refurbished purchase rates
• Identify resources used by consumers for product research
• Identify factors that lead to end of useful life for products
• Gauge frequency of product upgrades and replacement
• Role of e-Cycling/re-use in consumer decisions

Published: October 2022