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Thu, 28 December 2006 16:15

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There is something called planned obsolescence. This is where manufacturers make parts that are only designed to last for a set ammount of time. In most cases it happens just when the warranty has expired and is a way to make more money. They work out which is most economic for them. If the parts of the product fail too soon it will cost them money because it is in warranty but if they last for too long the production costs will be much greater (cost to the end user too). Manufacturers have been doing this for years and a typical example would be a washing machine designed to break down very soon after the warranty expires. They will know perfectly well that this power brick is a weak link but the cost to replace it and possibly recall consoles will be far too much. It is just another way for businesses to make money which at the end of the day is what they are there to do. This isn't at all good news for the consumer though unfortunately.

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		Microsoft Has Really Done It By: SeargentSarg on Thu, 28 December 2006 16:01
		Re: Microsoft Has Really Done It By: Memphis on Thu, 28 December 2006 16:15
		Re: Microsoft Has Really Done It By: icedog90 on Thu, 28 December 2006 16:18
		Re: Microsoft Has Really Done It By: SeargentSarg on Thu, 28 December 2006 16:24
		Re: Microsoft Has Really Done It By: Zion on Thu, 28 December 2006 16:37
		Re: Microsoft Has Really Done It By: light on Thu, 28 December 2006 17:58
		Re: Microsoft Has Really Done It By: Ryu on Thu, 28 December 2006 19:27
		Re: Microsoft Has Really Done It By: superj69 on Thu, 28 December 2006 21:11
		Re: Microsoft Has Really Done It By: SeargentSarg on Thu, 28 December 2006 21:25
		Re: Microsoft Has Really Done It By: bigejoe14 on Thu, 28 December 2006 21:35
		Re: Microsoft Has Really Done It By: DrasticDR on Fri, 29 December 2006 13:14
		Re: Microsoft Has Really Done It By: [NE]Fobby[GEN] on Fri, 29 December 2006 16:03
		Re: Microsoft Has Really Done It By: DarkDemin on Fri, 29 December 2006 13:34
		Re: Microsoft Has Really Done It By: danpaul88 on Fri, 29 December 2006 15:37
		Re: Microsoft Has Really Done It By: Viking on Fri, 29 December 2006 19:02
		Re: Microsoft Has Really Done It By: Canadacdn on Fri, 29 December 2006 19:10
		Re: Microsoft Has Really Done It By: Viking on Fri, 29 December 2006 19:25
		Re: Microsoft Has Really Done It By: PlastoJoe on Fri, 29 December 2006 19:19
		Re: Microsoft Has Really Done It By: Canadacdn on Fri, 29 December 2006 19:44
		Re: Microsoft Has Really Done It By: Ryu on Fri, 29 December 2006 22:15
		Re: Microsoft Has Really Done It By: icedog90 on Fri, 29 December 2006 22:34
		Re: Microsoft Has Really Done It By: [NE]Fobby[GEN] on Fri, 29 December 2006 23:28
		Re: Microsoft Has Really Done It By: Canadacdn on Sat, 30 December 2006 00:25
		Re: Microsoft Has Really Done It By: icedog90 on Sat, 30 December 2006 00:59
		Re: Microsoft Has Really Done It By: [NE]Fobby[GEN] on Sat, 30 December 2006 12:38
		Re: Microsoft Has Really Done It By: EvilWhiteDragon on Sat, 30 December 2006 04:26
		Re: Microsoft Has Really Done It By: Ryu on Sat, 30 December 2006 05:53
		Re: Microsoft Has Really Done It By: icedog90 on Sun, 31 December 2006 03:55
		Re: Microsoft Has Really Done It By: Canadacdn on Sun, 31 December 2006 15:30
		Re: Microsoft Has Really Done It By: icedog90 on Sun, 31 December 2006 20:57
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