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One response to this is: the market has spoken, it's not interested in paying for product longevity. I'm not entirely sure I agree, but here we are.
by TheSpiceIsLife 9y ago
One response to this is: the market has spoken, it's not interested in paying for product longevity.
I'm not entirely sure I agree, but here we are.
- vikascoder 9y agoI dont think it's a choice in the hands of the consumer anymore.
- adrianN 9y agoThe market doesn't have enough information about product longevity to make an informed decision. The only reliable data point I have as a consumer is the warranty. The few brands that advertise longevity usually cost so much more than cheap versions of the same product that it's hard to justify the purchase. Why for example should I pay $150 for Patagonia jeans if I can get ten pairs of El-Cheapo jeans for the same amount?
- blowski 9y agoHow many people get rid of TVs in perfect working order just to get something with more features. I know at least 3.
- wolfgke 9y ago> How many people get rid of TVs in perfect working order just to get something with more features. I know at least 3. I know exactly 0. :-) So YMMV.
- ValentineC 9y agoIf someone asked me for advice, I'd tell them to skip "smart TVs" and hook up a Raspberry Pi with OpenELEC, or an Android TV box — resolution's probably the only thing worth upgrading for.
- TheSpiceIsLife 9y agoI seems like some people buy a new screen, fridge, washing machine, speakers, etc etc, just because they feel like a change of scenery.