I’ll start: printers.

I bought an HP in March 2020 when my job went remote and HP bricked it remotely after only 100 pages because I wouldn’t sign up for their subscription program. Ended up trashing a perfectly good printer.

Luckily my library’s close by and I can print there remotely.

  • TrackinDaKraken@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    2 days ago

    Good idea on the washer. My washer and dryer are both 27 years old. Just basic Whirlpool models. I’ve repaired both myself a few times, it’s not hard, and there are directions for every problem online.

    New appliances are shit, now. I dread having to replace my fridge. It’s about 25 years old and still works perfectly, but nothing lasts forever.

    I’ll definitely be looking at old used in appliances before buying new from now on. Same for cars.

    • xenomor@lemmy.world
      10·
      2 days ago

      I know it’s off topic, but just want to jump on here and brag about my microwave that is still operating everyday, despite dating back to about 1982.

      • TrackinDaKraken@lemmy.worldEnglish
        6·
        2 days ago

        Yep, I had a GE from 1984. It was a “Spacemaker”. I stupidly gave it away after 30 years because I decided I wanted a bigger one. That’s when I learned that new appliances suck. I’m on my third microwave since then. I have no doubt the one I gave away is still working.

      • grinning_serpent@lemmy.world
        1·
        2 days ago

        I haven’t bought one in probably like 12 years. Are the new ones all greebled up with “smart” shit? Even the store brand models?