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I haven’t bought new hardware since I was a teenager. Second hand is cheap and good for the environment. I never received a broken part and everything has worke

I haven’t bought new hardware since I was a teenager. Second hand is cheap and good for the environment. I never received a broken part and everything has worked reliably for me. 2-3 years is not a lot. My daily driver laptop is from 2011 and still going strong. Sure, there are “lemons” out there, but there are also a lot of people who just replace their hardware often.

nisa 1y ago
I concur. Doing this for almost all my technical equipment and mobile phones and never had a problem. For important/expensive things you can buy on refurbished stores that offer a 1-year warranty in EU.
amelius 1y ago
Are you still using the same battery?
- throw-qqqqq 1y ago
  Haha yes, but it doesn’t last for more than 20-30mins now. Used to be 7-8hours for the first five-six years, then dropped off. I also only buy used phones (I don’t have high requirements) and as with laptops, batteries are the “weak link” - as you correctly point out. A brand new battery for my laptop, can be had for ~30-65 USD though, and the battery is easy to replace (doesn’t even require screwdriver). I never use it untethered anymore though, so I don’t bother..
  - amelius 1y ago
    Ha, ok. I sometimes read that old batteries pose a physical risk, but I thankfully haven't experienced that. Maybe something to keep in mind though. I'd like to see some numbers on it.
    - throw-qqqqq 1y ago
      For me they usually just lose capacity and/or ability to charge. Most laptops will keep functioning when tethered. I think most batteries must puncture or corrode to pose a physical hazard. Alkaline batteries can corrode, but I’ve never seen issues with old Li-Ion unless exposed to violence and/or water. EDIT: Some numbers found quickly: https://www.britsafe.org/safety-management/2024/lithium-ion-batteries-a-growing-fire-risk https://www.britsafe.org/safety-management/2024/lithium-ion-...

nisa 1y ago

I concur. Doing this for almost all my technical equipment and mobile phones and never had a problem. For important/expensive things you can buy on refurbished stores that offer a 1-year warranty in EU.

amelius 1y ago

Are you still using the same battery?

throw-qqqqq 1y ago
Haha yes, but it doesn’t last for more than 20-30mins now. Used to be 7-8hours for the first five-six years, then dropped off. I also only buy used phones (I don’t have high requirements) and as with laptops, batteries are the “weak link” - as you correctly point out. A brand new battery for my laptop, can be had for ~30-65 USD though, and the battery is easy to replace (doesn’t even require screwdriver). I never use it untethered anymore though, so I don’t bother..
- amelius 1y ago
  Ha, ok. I sometimes read that old batteries pose a physical risk, but I thankfully haven't experienced that. Maybe something to keep in mind though. I'd like to see some numbers on it.
  - throw-qqqqq 1y ago
    For me they usually just lose capacity and/or ability to charge. Most laptops will keep functioning when tethered. I think most batteries must puncture or corrode to pose a physical hazard. Alkaline batteries can corrode, but I’ve never seen issues with old Li-Ion unless exposed to violence and/or water. EDIT: Some numbers found quickly: https://www.britsafe.org/safety-management/2024/lithium-ion-batteries-a-growing-fire-risk https://www.britsafe.org/safety-management/2024/lithium-ion-...