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Originally Posted by Shaggy
Those ifs don't seem to be a big issue though since there don't seem to be many cases of anybody really having a problem.
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I have two paper shredders. One needs oil before use and the other does not. Of course, occasionally applying oil is not a big issue but I would rather not do that and that is why I always use the shredder that does not need oil. Same logic applies here. I usually take care with all my gadgets but I will feel more comfortable with ones requiring less care than those requiring more care.
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I don't think the glass screens are nearly as prone to breaking as some people assume they are. Real world experience (demonstrators tossing devices on the floor aside) seems to indicate that there's not a significant problem.
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If you are claiming that both are not that different in terms of durability under normal usage with reasonable care, yes, I agree with you. If you are claiming that there is no difference in durability under any condition, I think it is simply incorrect.
As I responded to RickyMaveety, how
important such extra durability depends you how you perceive the risk. However, your perception/evaluation does not change the fact that there is a difference in durability under some conditions.
Frankly, I am not sure why this is an issue of debate in the first place. If everything else is identical (cost, contrast, ...and so on), more durable ones is strictly better than less durable ones. Let us think about the car safety. The current crop of cars may be safe enough for most people in most cases. However, I don't see any harm in developing safer cars.