> You are splitting hairs. My dad's PC was as useful as a brick to him But it was recoverable. You could just boot some installation medium, and you were good

> You are splitting hairs. My dad's PC was as useful as a brick to him But it was recoverable. You could just boot some installation medium, and you were good to go again. You didn't have to throw the PC away. It was not converted into garbage. See how that makes a difference? It's not a brick.