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Originally Posted by Phogg
Meh.
I remember when it was miraculous if an affordable car lasted 90,000 miles. Recorded music didn't last too well either. Tires? Young folks don't wanna know.
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On the other hand, an investigation in the UK (can't remember whodunnit) found "timer chips" in washing machines and such, designed to make the appliance break down after five years or so. And light bulbs in East Germany regularly lasted for several decades....
So while many things have gotten better, many other things are purposefully designed not to last.