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[–] conciselyverbose 58 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

I'm sure that would probably be smarter.

[–] can 17 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

At the very least go second-hand.

[–] conciselyverbose 2 points 11 hours ago (1 children)

Depends what it is. I'll buy used books all day, but there's almost no level of savings where I'd buy most used electronics.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 hours ago (1 children)

Really? I go used all the time for electronics. DSLRs and lenses (and flashes and other kit), tablets to 3d print a case for as the home automation panel, etc.

About the only electronics I dont go used are the actual electronics - esp32, sensors, a GPS module, etc.

I should really set a minimum timeframe before purchases though....

[–] conciselyverbose 2 points 9 hours ago (1 children)

Cameras are different. Professional stuff is built to last forever and can be really good value.

I wouldn't take a used tablet or laptop for free, though. It's genuinely worth nothing to me.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 hours ago

More for me then!

A battery swap is nothing, and its real easy to turn an old android tablet into something useful. Hell ive got a nexus 10, two 7's, a gen 3 iPad all doing work for me on the daily.