A number of experiences in life as of late have caused me to say “that’s it, I’m done” with certain things. Be it cutting out poor performance from a service provider to removing people from my stable of friends due to idiotic behavior, I’m don’t dealing with a certain level of stupidity in my life. If something or someone cannot meet my expectations I don’t need it/them in my life. I don’t need it in my life.
Let’s take the concept of planned obsolescence. This would be a product that is designed and produced with a very limited lifespan. Too much wear and the product would break. Too much uses and parts may wear out, creating the need from the consumer to replace the entire unit. Whether true or not, General Motors is commonly accused of working planned obsolescence. I now think Apple utilizing the concept to move more iPhones.
http://politicalhumor.about.com/od/politicalcartoons/ig/Political-Cartoons/Planned-Obsolescence.htm
Today I dropped my iPhone and the screen shattered. I dropped the phone on a concrete floor from all of 8” inches away. I dropped the phone on a concrete floor form all of 8” inches away AND it was in a protective chase. I wasn’t moving, nor was I involved in strenuous activity. I was simply picking up an item from my car and the phone slipped out of my hand.
Shattered.
What about this is planned obsolescence? I would make the argument that any phone that breaks from an 8” fall is poorly designed, but that aside, the last information I was able to find regarding Apple repair for a 1st generation iPhone is roughly $250. Seeing a NEW iPhone is only $199, that sure sounds like planned obsolescence to me.
Now I know, you may be saying… just buy the new phone. Here is the kicker – I don’t WANT the new phone. I want my phone. I want what I want, not what Apple tells me I want.
This is truly the final straw for me and my dealings with Apple. I’m no longer going to be pressured into what technology and/or service provider I should be using. I’m no longer going to be told I can only use specific applications. I am not longer living within Apples “don’t mess with our OS” world.
So, to use the phrase I’ve utilized a lot as of that “that’s it, I’m done.”
A number of experiences in life as of late have caused me to say “that’s it, I’m done” with certain things. Be it cutting out poor performance from a service provider to removing people from my stable of friends due to idiotic behavior, I’m don’t dealing with a certain level of stupidity in my life. If something or someone cannot meet my expectations I don’t need it/them in my life. I don’t need it in my life.
Let’s take the concept of planned obsolescence. This would be a product that is designed and produced with a very limited lifespan. Too much wear and the product would break. Too much uses and parts may wear out, creating the need from the consumer to replace the entire unit. Whether true or not, General Motors is commonly accused of working planned obsolescence into their goods. I now think Apple utilizing the concept to move more iPhones.
Today I dropped my iPhone and the screen shattered. I dropped the phone on a concrete floor from all of 8” inches away. I dropped the phone on a concrete floor form all of 8” inches away AND it was in a protective case. Yes, it was 8″ as I went back to measure. I wasn’t moving, nor was I involved in strenuous activity. I was simply picking up an item from my car and the phone slipped out of my hand.
Shattered.
What about this is planned obsolescence?
I would make the argument that any phone that breaks from an 8” fall is poorly designed, but that aside, the last information I was able to find regarding Apple repair for a 1st generation iPhone is roughly $250. Seeing a NEW iPhone is only $199, that sure sounds like planned obsolescence to me.
Now I know, you may be saying… just buy the new phone. Here is the kicker – I don’t WANT the new phone. I want my phone. I want what I want, not what Apple tells me I want.
This is truly the final straw for me and my dealings with Apple. I’m no longer going to be pressured into what technology and/or service provider I should be using. I’m no longer going to be told I can only use specific applications. I am not longer living within Apples “don’t mess with our OS” world.
So, to use the phrase I’ve utilized a lot as of late “that’s it, I’m done.”
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