As computer technology moves forward every day, something new and better is created. If you bought one of the iseries servers, then there was probably something bigger and better the following day. If there was something better than what you had, wouldn’t you want it? That is not always the case with technology. Some people are very happy with what they have. If it is not broke then do not fix it that is usually the saying.

I had just bought an ibm computer, when the next day they launched a new version of it. I really liked the used ibm that I had gotten at a garage sale. The old owner was probably getting the newer version. I was happy with the used ibm though, there really was not anything wrong with it, other than it was a later model then what was currently out.

So, if it is one of the iseries servers, or a used ibm computer, you need to see if you are comfortable with what you have and then decide if you need the newest and bigger and better thing. Or if what you have is working just fine. If it is working just fine, then I say keep it until it gives you a reason to get rid of it.