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eric3579says...*quality
siftbotsays...Boosting this quality contribution up in the Hot Listing - declared quality by eric3579.
spawnflaggersays...I knew about the "planned obsolescence" of bulbs and nylon stockings, but this video had more details.
I gotta call B.S. on the "everlasting LED bulb" comment he makes at the end. I've had many LED bulbs fail after 2 years when they are supposed to last at least 8. Most of them Feit brand. Sure I could request a warranty replacement, but I'd have to pay shipping both ways, which costs more than getting a new one.
Apple has had class-action battery lawsuits almost every year since the iPod introduction. I did take advantage when they had $30 battery replacement for iPhones, but guess what - that's gone back up to "overpriced" as of last year. At least they support iOS devices with 5 years of software updates. Google has always been worse, and some 3rd party (HTC for example) ship new Android phones (at least their cheaper non-flagship models) with outdated software, and never release a patch.
antsays...I still use old stuff like my over decade old PCs, VGA, PS/2, analog speakers, etc.
noseeemsays...Have had LEDs quit within that time frame also. Most vexing is having to replace one LED w/another while the fluorescents in the neighboring sockets are still burning. Quite honestly, in another house, the fluorescents (save a couple) have been running since they were put in >5+ yrs ago.
Also, remember the hub-bub of folks demanding incandescent over those new swirly ice-cream blubs (ire and desire trumps pragmatism). Hearing this, and 'those' people, knew the new bulb types were definitely going to be better.
Having high ceilings, lousy knees and a fear of heights - changing blubs every few years is a luxury.
Zawashsays...*conspiracy
siftbotsays...Adding video to channels (Conspiracy) - requested by Zawash.
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