What happens to all those “i” products when the new versions come out? What about all those landfills? Has anyone thought about that? Yes, the gadgets are small, but I resent the planned obsolescence. Why can’t we have gadgets that last and can be updated without having to buy a new one and throw the old one away? Our society is far too wasteful.
All of my iDevices still exist, with, perhaps, the exception of the iPhone 4 I sold for $399 on Amazon or the iPhone 4S I sold on Amazon for $499 (upgraded to a later version of the iPhone).
I cannot guarantee that those phones still exist or work, but the buyers paid a hefty sum for them and it’s in their best interests to keep them working.
I do not believe they are as ‘planned obsolete’ as you would think. I have discarded two Android phones as well as a Windows phone. They had no value and they are, indeed, worthless.
Don’t get me wrong - I don’t give a crap about Apple. As long as they make good products they will have a good market.
iDevices last a long time and keep their value. They stay useful for longer periods of time than the ‘ZUNE’ or any number of generic MP3 players that are on the market.
Look at the Apple TV 2 - it’s worth MORE used than it cost new, and it’s replacement costs less than a used Apple TV 2 but the demand exists for it.
Point your argument in another direction.
Why can’t we have gadgets that last and can be updated without having to buy a new one and throw the old one away? Our society is far too wasteful.
At least you get a year or two out of a phone...