outdated device
[aʊtˈdeɪtɪd dɪˈvaɪs]
nounpl: outdated devices
dispositivo obsoleto
1. A piece of equipment or technology that is no longer current, modern, or in common use; superseded by newer versions
That old flip phone is an outdated device that nobody uses anymore.
Aquele celular antigo é um dispositivo obsoleto que ninguém usa mais.
2. Equipment that no longer receives software updates or manufacturer support
The company stopped supporting that outdated device in 2015.
A empresa parou de dar suporte a esse dispositivo obsoleto em 2015.
3. Technology that has become inefficient or inadequate for current needs and standards
Using an outdated device for modern tasks can slow down your productivity.
Usar um dispositivo obsoleto para tarefas modernas pode reduzir sua produtividade.
In Brazilian tech culture, the phrase 'dispositivo obsoleto' is commonly used in IT departments and customer service contexts. Americans often use casual terms like 'old tech' or 'clunker' in everyday conversation. The concern about outdated devices has increased with rapid technological advancement and cybersecurity risks associated with unsupported systems.
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