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Yes and no. I try to very consciously decide whether a new device is really needed and whether I get what I need out of it and how long I expect it to last. Fo
by targetstate 3y ago
Yes and no. I try to very consciously decide whether a new device is really needed and whether I get what I need out of it and how long I expect it to last.
For instance, I still run a Thinkpad X250 from ~2015 due to the replaceable battery and ability to swap batteries without shutdown. Yes, the CPU feels a bit slow after all the mitigations, but it's ok, I can compile remotely if need be.
For phone on the other hand, I decided to buy a back then new Pixel 6 due to the promised 5 years of security updates and good chances that I will be able to continue with it using LineageOS or so.
TV is ~6 years old by now, panel is still great, so I will switch it to a chromecast once the AndroidOS eventually breaks down inevitably.
But tbh, I don't think I've even been different, I always hated the trend to seem fashionable with MacBooks and completely ignore issues like waste or maintainability (even of simple things like battery).
- theshackleford 3y agoYes the only reason people use devices you don’t must to be fashionable, of course, that must be it.
- targetstate 3y agoWould you be so kind to quote where "only" and "must" came into play? Thanks kind Sir!