> Whether or not it is planned obsolescence is not a technical question but one of intention. intention is basically impossible to prove. The impact/effect of

> Whether or not it is planned obsolescence is not a technical question but one of intention. intention is basically impossible to prove. The impact/effect of planned obsolescence isn't. > On the other hand, you'd have to ask why consumers are not creating this pressure themselves. Has the market converged to a steady state where consumers no longer have a choice? It often seems that way. Sometimes it will be more profitable to refuse to provide consumers with what they want.