Research report
12 February 2020
Obsolete technology
Why do so many appliances and technology products die so young?
Tech doesn’t usually die because it breaks down. We often dump, junk or replace perfectly good products before their time because we think (or are persuaded) new is better.
Designed-in obsolescence
Want to read the full article?
- Thousands of expert product/service reviews
- Personal support through our Consumer Rights Advice Line
- Premium articles and in-depth buying advice
- Add a Consumer magazine for even more exclusive content
Our survey says...
Deliberately limiting product life
Buying refurbished
This field should be left blank
Member comments
Get access to comment