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There are multiple problems with holding onto old tech.
1. Technology advances rapidly and you get more for less. Compare an iPhone to a StarTac and you'll see what I mean.

2. Repairing old tech often costs more than just buying new. I could spend $200 to repair an old inkjet printer, or just buy a new one for $129.

3. Sure, warranties (if the manufacturer actually honors them) allow you to hold onto your old tech for longer. That just brings you back to item one. For some things like a decent printer, it makes sense. For others, it makes no sense to hold onto the old tech in any event. If your old Voodoo graphics card dies, is it worth replacing even under warranty?
Posted by: Letophoro   Posted on: 08/24/09  (Edited: 08/24/2009 @ 05:17) You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use
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There are multiple problems with holding onto old tech.  Letophoro | 08/24/09
The manufacturer should be required to  zmud | 08/24/09
That seems reasonable to me.  Letophoro | 08/24/09
RE: Consumers to vendors: It's too easy to throw out technology  gypkap@... | 08/24/09
RE: Consumers to vendors: It's too easy to throw out technology  ymvdveen@... | 08/24/09
RE: Consumers to vendors: It's too easy to throw out technology  Statesman90 | 08/24/09
RE: Consumers to vendors: It's too easy to throw out technology  Xnert | 08/25/09

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