Really? I go used all the time for electronics. DSLRs and lenses (and flashes and other kit), tablets to 3d print a case for as the home automation panel, etc.
About the only electronics I dont go used are the actual electronics - esp32, sensors, a GPS module, etc.
I should really set a minimum timeframe before purchases though…
Well for me it’s almost the opposite you’d have to lay down a solid salary to get me to use an iPhone as my daily phone so there seems to be some fundamental philosophical differences.
And flagship Samsung looses like 40-60% price in 18months even though nowadays they are fine for 5+years.
A battery swap is nothing, and its real easy to turn an old android tablet into something useful. Hell ive got a nexus 10, two 7’s, a gen 3 iPad all doing work for me on the daily.
Depends what it is. I’ll buy used books all day, but there’s almost no level of savings where I’d buy most used electronics.
Really? I go used all the time for electronics. DSLRs and lenses (and flashes and other kit), tablets to 3d print a case for as the home automation panel, etc.
About the only electronics I dont go used are the actual electronics - esp32, sensors, a GPS module, etc.
I should really set a minimum timeframe before purchases though…
Cameras are different. Professional stuff is built to last forever and can be really good value.
I wouldn’t take a used tablet or laptop for free, though. It’s genuinely worth nothing to me.
Imo buying new phones is like scamming yourself essentially.
My phone has access to my whole life. Anything that isn’t brand new out of the box is way outside what I’m OK with for security.
Ignoring that, iPhones don’t get that discounted and there’s no amount you could pay me to use Android as a phone.
Well for me it’s almost the opposite you’d have to lay down a solid salary to get me to use an iPhone as my daily phone so there seems to be some fundamental philosophical differences.
And flagship Samsung looses like 40-60% price in 18months even though nowadays they are fine for 5+years.
More for me then!
A battery swap is nothing, and its real easy to turn an old android tablet into something useful. Hell ive got a nexus 10, two 7’s, a gen 3 iPad all doing work for me on the daily.