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I mean, you're using a computer right now that's probably 10 times the ecological impact of an arduboy once you toss it. And you're going to go through many of

I mean, you're using a computer right now that's probably 10 times the ecological impact of an arduboy once you toss it. And you're going to go through many of them. I own a few arduboys and I like making games for people and giving them the console itself as a desk toy. It's pretty nice to use all things considered, and I've gotten a lot of enjoyment out of it. It doesn't seem like a huge problem for someone to make this, even if other works exist close to it. Especially since it's barely going to effect your own life. Just don't buy it.

birdyrooster 5y ago
The replacement rate for computers is slowing substantially but the production of throwaway fast-fashion tech doodads and gizmos is increasing YOY. Also, that whataboutism looks past the utility of the computer vs the arduboy. "It doesn't seem like a huge problem" but perhaps our consumption generally is a problem and this is but one symptom. "Just don't buy it." talks past the PC because they are looking at this as a societal issue.
fao_ 5y ago
> I mean, you're using a computer right now that's probably 10 times the ecological impact of an arduboy once you toss it. And you're going to go through many of them. I've gone through 3 or 4 computers in the last 20 years and I can sell the computer on to a retro enthusiast, and not only will they know what it is, but they will pay for it. But then, I've only ever bought Thinkpads, which more or less hold their appreciation value across time. Not to mention, it's also 10, maybe 100 times the utility, as well.