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Originally Posted by ahi
Do you buy TVs with built-in DVD players?
I don't. And my DVD player is getting close to 10 years old.
- Ahi
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Silly comparison. Multifunction devices aren't really needed for non-portable things. Those things stay at home, and it's not a problem having dedicated devices. As for 10 years, I've been through a few. First DVD player broke after 3 or 4 years, second one I ditched when I got an HDTV and upgraded to an upconverting DVD player. And that one was ditched for a Blu Ray player last fall. Again, all devices--single function or multifunction need replaced with newer technology every few years for those of us who care about staying current.
Where I personally need/want multifunction devices are portable gadgets I carry around with me. The more a device can do, the less stupid gadgets I have to carry around to have my calender/contacts (Palm Pilot), music (mp3 players), movies/TV/sports (nothing currently since I don't carry my laptop), books (Kindle--which I don't carry), PDFs (nothing suitable for my needs currently) etc. with me everywhere I go.
But I'll concede maybe I was too strong. Maybe dedicated readers will always have a place for you bookworms. I'll leave mine behind as soon as there's a 9-10" tablet that does everything I want well around $500.