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Imagine having two laptops. One costs €/$/£ 100, the other 2000.

While the expensive one would obviously be vastly superior in terms of performance (if not overpriced Apple iGarbage, where one mostly pays for meaningless five letters, four of which are distinct, and the glowing image of a fruit), I would feel much more comfortable carrying the cheap one around, because it should still get much work (text editing; sending messages; web browsing with not too many tabs, etc.) done, and I don't have to worry about breaking something expensive.

Also, in case of defects, I would be more brave attempting repairs on an affordable device rather than an expensive one. And cheaper products are also more suitable for unofficial modifications.

The same also applies to vehicles. If I owned a luxury vehicle, I would not use it for casual trips to a store. It would needlessly wear down from starting and stopping, and gather unwanted attention.

Imagine having two laptops. One costs €/$/£ 100, the other 2000. While the expensive one would obviously be vastly superior in terms of performance (if not overpriced Apple iGarbage, where one mostly pays for meaningless five letters, four of which are distinct, and the glowing image of a fruit), I would feel much more comfortable carrying the cheap one around, because it should still get much work (text editing; sending messages; web browsing with not too many tabs, etc.) done, and I don't have to worry about breaking something expensive. Also, in case of defects, I would be more brave attempting repairs on an affordable device rather than an expensive one. And cheaper products are also more suitable for unofficial modifications. The same also applies to vehicles. If I owned a luxury vehicle, I would not use it for casual trips to a store. It would needlessly wear down from starting and stopping, and gather unwanted attention.

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It's a murky issue, I can "see" what you're saying, but there's (as usual) two sides to that coin. Sophistication breeds unreliability from various ancillary systems/problems, BUT simplicity (aspect of cheap) breed POOR build quality and attention as part of that package POSSIBLY. There seems to be no panacea. I HATE electronics in cars today. I've paid >$600 TWICE to fix windshield wiper "system" (intermittent, washer, auto sensor, etc) and drivers side window stopped going up. 2 problems that NEVER used to happen (in my lifetime, even parents cars). Also (other car) some electronic whatsit made my on board computer go wonky (side effect) and it refused to start (caution) "Check engine" light. Some electronic "sensor" needed replacing. HAD to fix it (state inspection won't pass if "check engine" like is on). THAT was >$600 as well. I know a fair amount about the mechanics of a car, but NOT the electronics (where shit is, what to look for, pitfalls, etc). Currently (2nd car again) few months since inspection, Car has electrical power, but refused to turn over. Internet says fuse. Fuse? for the STARTER circuit? HOPEFULLY (I guess) that is what it is. SIMPLE. if not, (refused to start sometimes last time)...MORE MONEY.

convenience? reliability? BULLSHIT. I prefer SIMPLE.

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The same goes for home appliances. Two months ago my 13 yo refrigerator took a shit, the wife was immediately online looking for the latest and greatest they had to offer ($2300) btw. Fuck that shit, moved all the food to another fridge in my garage, I diagnosed and repaired it within a couple days. Parts were the only delay, but it gave me the opportunity to clean everything that had been neglected for years.