On Nov 1, 2009, at 18:04 , Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote:
The problem with that attitude is that Epson still has the best inks, and the widest selection of papers. The R2400 is now pretty long in the tooth, out of production for over a year and a half.
So is the 2008 production of almost anything, like cars, washers, toilets, and TVs.
I don't think anyone should support a company or an industry that demands you keep your wallet open to them on their whim at all times.
I'm as guilty as the next of being caught in that trap, but I don't have to like it. I would like nothing more than to see the electronics and software industries slowed down by a government that would protect the consumer with a law that demands protection and support for products over $100 for a period of 2, or even 3 years. And in a manner that is capable of responding within 48 hours to any request for service, an answer, or a replacement.
Yes, everything would become more expensive to provide this support, but the decline in sales because of pricing would certainly get the attention of the robber barons we all suckle now.
This was barely a problem until the early 80's, when digital hardware and software companies realized they could not survive financially unless they see-sawed back and forth between hardware, then software updates, all at a price premium to the consumer. "Gee. Your printer is 18 months old? We are only providing support for the newer ones that run 10% faster and cost 10% less. Trade in? No. Try eBay and you may get $.05 on the dollar at this late date."
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