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shanoshamanizum t1_j9y3htq wrote

Reply to comment by Blueporch in A platform for products with no planned obsolescence by [deleted]

Modularity is part of making it last.

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Blueporch t1_j9y4l8o wrote

Not necessarily. My Maytag washer & dryer are still going strong after 29 years with no upgrades.

But some people buy all new kitchen appliances for the color.

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shanoshamanizum t1_j9y4zcd wrote

It's all about having one more option really. Planned obsolescence is a fairly recent trend.

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