• @rufus@discuss.tchncs.de
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    11 months ago

    Idk. You mean effectly getting them on a credit that is tied into the contract? Most electronics stores around here also offer expensive products like computers and laptops on a loan. There sometimes is a price tag 1200€ or 60€ a month (with their partner company that hands out loans.) You can even rent a Roomba, pay monthly and get the newer model after 2 years.

    • @sabreW4K3@lemmy.tfOP
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      111 months ago

      Yeah, but with a Roomba, it’s not tied to a utility. You’re never going to NEED it, whereas with a phone, you need it to live these days, for better or worse.

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        11 months ago

        Well, I’d argue you need some means to clean your house, or it’ll be very gross after a few months. And while you don’t need a $1200 vacuum robot for that, you also don’t need a $1200 phone. It’s kind if a similar situation.

        • @sabreW4K3@lemmy.tfOP
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          211 months ago

          😂 I so shouldn’t be giving you that but you genuinely made me laugh, so I’m going to give you that. Take my upvote!