Does Moore's Law Impact the Durability and Sustainability of Electronic Devices?

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The discussion revolves around the implications of Moore's Law on the durability and sustainability of electronic devices, particularly focusing on the physical characteristics and longevity of smartphones. Participants explore whether advancements in technology lead to increased fragility and vulnerability of materials used in modern devices.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions if there are risks associated with Moore's Law regarding the physical durability and sustainability of small devices, citing personal observations comparing the durability of an iPhone 4 and an iPhone 5.
  • Another participant suggests the concept of planned obsolescence in computing as a related concern.
  • A different participant argues that Moore's Law has not been applicable for the past 15 years, claiming that improvements in performance have stagnated and that changes in CPU design do not necessarily enhance functionality.
  • One participant asserts that Moore's Law is relevant only to integrated circuits and not to handheld phones, implying a distinction in applicability.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the relevance and current applicability of Moore's Law, with some questioning its impact on device durability while others focus on broader issues like planned obsolescence and performance stagnation. The discussion remains unresolved with multiple competing perspectives.

Contextual Notes

There are unresolved assumptions regarding the definitions of durability and sustainability, as well as the specific impacts of technological advancements on material properties. The discussion does not clarify the relationship between Moore's Law and the physical characteristics of devices.

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Hi there, I tried to perform on a search on this forum but couldn't find a thread which answered my question.

Is there any risk or known principles applicable to Moore's Law in terms of physical durability and sustainability of function?

For small devices; would materials degrade faster, break more easily and are they more vulnerable to elements and accidental damage?

I'm just comparing my Iphone 5 and Iphone 4 in each hand. It feels like the Iphone 4 will survive a knock to the floor and being run over by a car, whereas, the iphone 5 seems way to lightweight and feels like I can literally snap the material if I had enough force...
 
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Is it planned obsolescence in computing that you're after?
 
Moore's law doesn't work any more for the past 15 years. It used to be "double the size and frequency every year" then they told "it has always been: double the size every 18 months" and since the Core 2 nearly nothing has improved. A few more cores for which I have no use.

If Intel and Amd want to sell new Cpu they would better offer improved performance, not just random incompatible changes in the footprint.
 
Moore's law doesn't apply to handheld phones, only integrated circuits.
 

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