Price shocks in formative years scar consumption for life

Re:Price shocks in formative years scar consumption for life by babypuncher on Wednesday June 15, 2022 @06:06PM (#31760041)

I wonder which is more wasteful: A built-in rechargeable battery that lasts 500-1000 charge cycles but is difficult to replace, or a requirement of six AAA batteries that need replacement after every 3-4 hours of use.

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Re:Price shocks in formative years scar consumption for life by tessierashpool on Wednesday June 15, 2022 @06:17PM (#31760138)

ok, but you're replying to a comment about toys that don't need their batteries replaced, because they still work without the batteries.

a toy with optional batteries obviously requires less battery use than a thing which requires a battery. it's tautological.

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Re:Price shocks in formative years scar consumption for life by babypuncher on Thursday June 16, 2022 @12:01PM (#31767580)

I think it's a weird comparison to begin with because an iPad is a hell of a lot more versatile than a Darth Vader action figure.

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Re:Price shocks in formative years scar consumption for life by aembleton on Thursday June 16, 2022 @04:26AM (#31763681)

You can use rechargeable AAA batteries so its not so wasteful.

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