Re:Why Google's $400 Pixel 3a convinced me to never again bu...
by stevenjohns on Tuesday May 21, 2019 @03:02AM
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Initial investment being offset by resale price is a better reflection of overall cost which would make someone make a more informed decision.
But, erm, this is more about recycling.
Device reuse (and a market for second hand electronics) is actually something beneficial to the world, not something harmful. It affects repair economics.
For what it’s worth I imagine this device’s EOL would be less than an iPhones too, where there is still a market (and software updates) for the five year old iPhone 6.
But, erm, this is more about recycling.
Device reuse (and a market for second hand electronics) is actually something beneficial to the world, not something harmful. It affects repair economics.
For what it’s worth I imagine this device’s EOL would be less than an iPhones too, where there is still a market (and software updates) for the five year old iPhone 6.