my Hewlett-Packard HP-15C calculator, over 25 years old and still uses its original batteries. it's also still smarter than I am. I don't think it will ever be replaced.
we also have a pair of speakers that are 25+ years old and still wonderful. the company that made them is no longer in business, so we're hoping these last forever.
I think CD players and other entertainment system components are being designed to not last, because the industry wants to keep selling - which means they have to make things that will break, but not break sooner than their competitors' products . sort of like the auto industry - you won't buy a new car if your old car still works.
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we also have a pair of speakers that are 25+ years old and still wonderful. the company that made them is no longer in business, so we're hoping these last forever.
I think CD players and other entertainment system components are being designed to not last, because the industry wants to keep selling - which means they have to make things that will break, but not break sooner than their competitors' products . sort of like the auto industry - you won't buy a new car if your old car still works.
hmm, I sound cynical now.