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Planned obsolescence is undeniably harmful to consumers as it directly harms product functionality, in addition this obsolescence inevitably generates waste.<!-- We may want to refer to Discontinuation bricking, some instances of discontinuation bricking could be considered planned obsolescence. --> | Planned obsolescence is undeniably harmful to consumers as it directly harms product functionality, in addition this obsolescence inevitably generates waste.<!-- We may want to refer to Discontinuation bricking, some instances of discontinuation bricking could be considered planned obsolescence. --> | ||
=== Excessive waste === | ===Excessive waste=== | ||
Planned obsolescence is implemented with the intent that the consumer will replace their dysfunctional product with a functioning one; companies would like the dysfunctional product to disappear into the void but obsolete products usually end up being discarded if they cannot be recycled. | Planned obsolescence is implemented with the intent that the consumer will replace their dysfunctional product with a functioning one; companies would like the dysfunctional product to disappear into the void but obsolete products usually end up being discarded if they cannot be recycled. | ||
=== Obfuscation of true product value === | ===Obfuscation of true product value=== | ||
It is difficult for a consumer to predict how planned obsolescence will damage their purchase overtime which will make them unable to come to accurate conclusions on whether a purchase is worth the price. | It is difficult for a consumer to predict how planned obsolescence will damage their purchase overtime which will make them unable to come to accurate conclusions on whether a purchase is worth the price. | ||
=== Dependence on third-party repairs === | === Digital obsolescence === | ||
see [[Discontinuation bricking]] | |||
===Dependence on third-party repairs=== | |||
Some consumers may be interested in maintaining their device by replacing obsolete components with newer ones, consumers will inevitably look to third-parties for repair which may open the user to [[security]] and [[safety]] risks. Companies make this difficult by putting [[DRM]] into their products to prevent unauthorized component replacement thus which worsens the waste problem<ref>Insert reference to company doing this</ref>. | Some consumers may be interested in maintaining their device by replacing obsolete components with newer ones, consumers will inevitably look to third-parties for repair which may open the user to [[security]] and [[safety]] risks. Companies make this difficult by putting [[DRM]] into their products to prevent unauthorized component replacement thus which worsens the waste problem<ref>Insert reference to company doing this</ref>. | ||
== Examples == | ==Examples== | ||
* [[IPhone planned obsolescence incidencies|IPhone planned obsolescence incidences]] - These definitely exist someone has to write an article. | *[[IPhone planned obsolescence incidencies|IPhone planned obsolescence incidences]] - These definitely exist someone has to write an article. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||