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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Review: Why Buy Anything Else? (youtu.be)

submitted 9 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I think the finance model for phones kinda makes them such an easy purchase in a way in which you can't do on PC.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 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!