Machines often get replaced around here. Sometimes the old machines get reused - maybe it gets handed to someone who needs a second machine or gets put in a lab and used to run automation. When it is so old that no one wants it any longer, we send it to "PCR" - PC Recycling.
As you walk through the hallways, you can see machines set out for the recycling folks to come pick up. Microsoft used to sell these from third party sellers - I do not know if that still is the case. In this photo, there is an old tablet from Gateway that has seen better days. The lid won't close, the battery won't hold a charge, the case around the fan cracked (which allows great airflow) and it just does not work any more.
I thought it might be interesting to see what happens with old machines since I haven't talked much about "life at Microsoft" recently.
Questions, comments, concerns and criticisms always welcome,
John
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