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>It only requires 6 resistors that cost $0.00371 each, or 2.2 cents in total for six. Dyson did not install these resistors I knew that cost cutting in consume
by ChuckNorris89 4y ago
>It only requires 6 resistors that cost $0.00371 each, or 2.2 cents in total for six. Dyson did not install these resistors
I knew that cost cutting in consumer electronics was bad, but I didn't know it was THAT bad, especially for a premium brand like Dyson.
And that's coming from someone within the industry.
- elaus 4y agoIt's not only cutting costs, it could also increase sales of replacement batteries I guess? Not assuming that is the reason, but it certainly seems like a "positive" side effect for manufacturers.
- TrueSlacker0 4y agoThe battery on both of mine went out quickly after purchase and Dyson sent replacements at their cost.
- dtx1 4y agoIt's not cost cutting. It's planned obsolencense! No Battery Engineer in their right mind would save a few cents on a balancing circuit. It's such a standard, it's like saving buying a car and the tank is sealed shut with gasoline inside.
- longcat 4y agoLegislation on e-waste, serviceability is extremely important to prevent this kind of preventable waste.
- the_biot 4y agoDyson is only a premium brand if you think so. Their products are, and have always been, garbage. It is a marketing company, not a premium household products company. As another commenter here said, this is an obvious case of planned obsolescence.