From a pre 2000s perspective, their hard drives and phones don't seem to be ruled by the same thinking as the rest of Samsung. In the 90s I watched Samsung scr

From a pre 2000s perspective, their hard drives and phones don't seem to be ruled by the same thinking as the rest of Samsung. In the 90s I watched Samsung screw over my region's (Australia, North Queensland) warranty repair business, actually they worked on all brands but maybe it was just coincidence that Samsung products represented a large part of their work. It was a thriving business with many employees. The company offended Samsung, the crime was after getting tired of numerous warranty returns (like a month after fixing it,) technicians started replacing a transistor or scr here and there that was actually suitable for the circuit and not under rated with a fingers crossed and perfect power supply conditions might last till end of warranty. The company was paid half yearly and once Samsung found out about their crime, not being paid (not even cents on the dollar) meant the company was on the hook for it, too much, and they closed their doors perhaps bankrupt and to date no business has taken its place. In a eye watering display of solidarity, no business in the region sold Samsung branded products for almost a decade, only giving up when big tech chains moved into the region. I wouldn't buy Samsung unless it's via a division that seems to be run by people who care their product will last.