It is an adjective that refers to all obsolete objects, that is, they have fallen into disuse and are not very effective against later ones, its use is not limited only in the field of technology.
A palpable example is the typewriters that became an obsolete object in the 21st century. These artifacts were very popular only a few decades ago, as there was no more convenient way to streamline the writing process and create human-readable text. However, after the invention of personal computers, the typewriter began to lose popularity.
We must bear in mind when we refer to a product that is obsolete; it is one that is out of use as a result of its replacement by a more efficient, precise and agile one, but not because of its malfunction. It arises, with electrical appliances that constantly launch superior models with new technology and new performances in their functions, managing to overcome the previous ones, a phenomenon known as obsolescence.
It can be said that the main cause of obsolescence is purely economic since the manufacture of spare parts is expensive, or due to the shortage of parts that allow their production, etc. But also due to the discovery of new products due to the arduous research and development work that allows to design and produce improved, more attractive products, with functions superior to the previous ones, inducing the consumer to acquire new products with new versions although their previous equipment continue operating.
It is important to note that obsolescence (the quality of the obsolete) does not arise due to the malfunction of an object, but because its performance is insufficient compared to new technologies. This means that a computer can be modern and malfunction, while a typewriter can be old, outdated, and perfectly functioning.
Artifacts become obsolete for different reasons. This can be an economic decision for manufacturers, who stop producing spare parts and components to force consumers to buy new products. The development of these products, on the other hand, is due to the advancement of scientific research.
