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Re:It's your device, you should be able to repair it by scientismer on Friday April 30, 2021 @02:57PM (#26997751)
How do you know how much it costs to provide an extended warranty? If it actually costs money, that kind of rule would make devices more expensive for everybody.
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Re:It's your device, you should be able to repair it by spixy on Saturday May 01, 2021 @06:05AM (#27004945)
I am OK with everybody paying +3% more than few unlucky ones paying another 100% because they received faulty pieces. In EU there is mandatory 2 year warranty for everything (with exceptions like food etc) and maybe extending to at least 3 years could be fine compromise.
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Re:It's your device, you should be able to repair it by scientismer on Saturday May 01, 2021 @01:56PM (#27008315)
2 years warranty is enough to sort out the faulty pieces. Is there no warranty in the US? In any case, obviously that kind of insurance costs money. Why not let individuals pay for it if they want it?
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