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Originally Posted by Nexutix
Buying a new device is not an option for everyone, especially when the device costs a chunk of one's wage. Greater that 3/4th of the consumers wouldn't invest in the device again just to regain the functionality, especially in time of economic crisis one might be facing.
This depicts an evil strategy of device manufacturer to achieve higher monetary gain, by making user dependent on a short-lived device. Isn't it same as drug-dealer's strategy?
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I bolded a bit above. I struggled with whether to bold the word 'evil'. Certainly our phone providers have all but perfected this strategy, offering you a snazzy hardware upgrade for the low-low price of $0 and a two year extension of your service contract. As long as you don't do the math on the monthly payments for the service, you can upgrade happily.
...Well, you still need service so you gotta go with someone.
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The question that arises is: How can you settle with the "function"?
1. One time investment: A multipurpose device with considerably good longevity and sustainability.
2. Decentralization of functions: Multiple single purpose devices, which would ensure non-dependence for an individual.
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I lean more to option 1 but delve and dip into 2 as needed; not necessarily to ensure non-dependence. For example, an e-reader should do only that and nothing more...and a toaster should have one lever and one knob.
