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		muppetman on Aug 29, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Air Con: $1697 for an on/off switch Isn't that kinda the definition of planned obselence? You plan so that past you point you have to care, it could well die/become useless?

TeMPOraL on Aug 29, 2024 [–]

Planned obsolescence is when you purposefully design it to fail as soon as possible (but past any warranty period), to force repeat purchase.

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