nickdalzell1
macrumors 68030
I don't understand any device designed to last only 5-7 years. That's not only bad for the planet (mining finite resources, plus disposal) but I never understood why companies can't make things that last over 30 years. At one time, that was what made a company have loyal customers. Back when companies cared about customers over shareholders, that is. If you made crap, no one would buy and they'd go bankrupt. Call me old fashioned, but I won't buy or support companies who can't make stuff that lasts a lifetime. I do not know when things changed but I still hate it. Even cars today people seem to junk them when they're still new looking, not even trying to sell them anymore. I am of the generation who bought one vehicle for life.
Companies used to exist by reputation. If you made garbage people would refuse to buy your brand, but if you made quality people would not only be loyal to your brand but word of mouth would make you have more customers in the long run.
Not being supported does not = paperweight. My HTC Thunderbolt is 11 years old, and still works 100% as designed.
Companies used to exist by reputation. If you made garbage people would refuse to buy your brand, but if you made quality people would not only be loyal to your brand but word of mouth would make you have more customers in the long run.
Not being supported does not = paperweight. My HTC Thunderbolt is 11 years old, and still works 100% as designed.