Good point about support - I think this scenario could be more realistic if there were regulations in place which force manufacturers to enable third party repa

Good point about support - I think this scenario could be more realistic if there were regulations in place which force manufacturers to enable third party repair (schematics, sale of parts etc). It's working well already with cars - in places where labor is cheap things like older BMWs get extended life, as the same repairs wouldn't be affordable in other places, and as a consumer you get the benefit of driving a decent car for a reasonable price. I see quite a bit of refurbishers in my area selling ex-leased laptops for a low price with a warranty, so it looks like the market finds a way. My point is, there are upsides to buying new, but I think the environmental downside is much much greater.