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Comment: Re:Electronics lifecycles seem to be shorter in US (Score 1) 225

Well, if I really wanted, I definitely could afford a large TV. But I don't see why I should waste my money on it.
A big house? I don't see how I could afford that (well, if I'd go to some unattractive region, maybe; or maybe not, because there I'd probably not find work).
Big fridges? Well, that's mostly an American thing anyway.
Big AC? Well, I have no idea what an AC costs; I'm more concerned about heating prices :-)

Comment: Re:Electronics lifecycles seem to be shorter in US (Score 0) 225

Sorry guys, I spent $2500 on a 65" DLP maybe 6 years ago and it still looks great.

I'd never consider spending that much money (or even half of that) for a TV.

Well then you are lucky you dont stay in India. a 46 inch LCD TV costs the equivalent of USD 1200, and thats not adjusting for PPP,etc. just a direct currency conversion

Who needs a 46 inch TV? I certainly don't.

Comment: Re:Why is export illegal? (Score 1) 225

I'm having a hard time understanding why the EU would want to forbid the export of used electronics to Africa.

As far as I know, only non-working stuff (aka waste) is forbidden to export. If it works, you may export it. Of course, non-working stuff which could be repaired is still non-working stuff.

Necessity has no law. -- St. Augustine

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