The average consumer loses over $150 a year renting a router from their ISP

Re:The average consumer loses over $150 a year renting a rou... by oldsklgdfth on Thursday April 30, 2020 @12:36PM (#23032827)

I think the "peace of mind" is analogous to appliance insurance, i.e. HVAC. When it stops working have a guy come out and I don't have to worry about it.

Personally, my hangup is that the fix for my AC might be as simple are replacing a fairly cheap component. For me, I try to take some pride in knowing how to fix my possessions and being a little self-sustained.

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Re:The average consumer loses over $150 a year renting a rou... by Topgamer7 on Thursday April 30, 2020 @12:49PM (#23033009)

I pride myself on learning to fix nearly everything I can. Saves me money, and I learn. But that's partly because I have the interest in learning these things.

I do wish I could find an oscilloscope and hot air rework station for cheap though.

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Re:The average consumer loses over $150 a year renting a rou... by stagger87 on Thursday April 30, 2020 @02:25PM (#23034230)

Define cheap? (and your requirements) Both of those could be had for ~100 USD.

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