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Re:Plan Ahead for Phase Out of 3G Cellular Networks and Service by xwdv on Friday December 10, 2021 @02:46PM (#29514624)
I see a very strong reason. It’s not lifespan that matters, it’s attention span.

You could build a device with a 1000 year lifespan, but it’s a waste of effort if the consumer wants a new one after 5 years. It’s optimal to build a device with a lifespan that will only be as long as a consumer’s interest in it.

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Re:Plan Ahead for Phase Out of 3G Cellular Networks and Service by usrbin on Sunday December 12, 2021 @07:37PM (#29535269)
Fair. Keeping in mind real-world consumer behavior matters to the equation.

That said I don't know that we should assume that "build for longevity" and "build for effective disposal" are mutually exclusive.

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