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Originally Posted by Vipergrün
...we are truly in the age of consumable and disposable electronics
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And cars, domestic appliances, televisions, power tools, farm equipment, yada yada
What used to be considered 'durable goods' now seem to be "experiences". There's nothing of value left after the widget's been used up - and that a shrinking timeline - so now you pay for the experience you want to afford and require. Mercedes Benz vs Kia. It's the same appliance, it's just that the Merc offers a more luxurious experience until it craps out. A Bosch dishwasher vs Kenmore. Milwaukee vs Ryobi.
All of it's junk the minute it quits working. Which it will, and sooner than you'd like.