G+_George Kozi Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Originally shared by George Kozi Passing thought: If they are gonna use planned obsolescence in products, why not be honest about it and tell everybody upfront? Just say: this product will function for two, five, or ten years only, depending on the model. This is the cost per month to you, so it is very advantageous. We build things this way so that we can incorporate new technologies in our products quickly. But if they use planned obsolescence and they don't tell you about it, it is dishonest. Just my two eurocents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Brian M. Ross Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 I never knew anyone who didn't think what they bought was planned obsolescence. Maybe it's an American thing, but we knew it at least since I was old enough to be interested in technology.... As far back as when I was 10 (37 years ago). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Michael Spano Jr (Amazi Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 There is a reason why my 302 small block from 1987 is still running strong but I could barely get five years out of something I bought in 2001. We now live in a time where our product is expected to break down after so much time rather than live forever. Personally I agree. There should be some degree of transparency by the companies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Brian M. Ross Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 There is transparency... They are called model numbers. Not to mention all the get-togethers like CES, Google IO, Samsung's fanfare, Apple's annual announcements, and a myriad of electronic shows throughout the world. Not to mention that every car manufacturer announces new models every single year. Or would you rather see a label on every product in the universe?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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