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I also use Linux, can you tell? (lemmy.ml)
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[–] eldavi@lemmy.ml 17 points 3 days ago (2 children)

i envy people who have good luck w second hand personal electronics; i've had nothing but bad experiences w doing so.

[–] frog@feddit.uk 12 points 3 days ago (1 children)

My issue with a lot of second hand electronics around my area us that buying new isn't much more expensive.

I have a Samsung Galaxy s24+ I got for less than $550 last year directly from Samsung. Stores were trying to sell previous models for more than that.

Same with miniPCs. Why would I get an old corporate mini workstation for like $300 if I can get an N100 miniPC for like $250?

And the retro video game market had gone insane. I bought Miyoo Mini+ like 2 years ago rather than getting a vintage Gameboy.

[–] eldavi@lemmy.ml 5 points 3 days ago

My issue with a lot of second hand electronics around my area us that buying new isn’t much more expensive.

that's why i jumped ship to buying linux only laptops since they were only a little bit more expensive than windows laptops with the same specs.

it was the best decision i've ever made since it made using an ultra smooth experience for me.

[–] ecoenginefutures@slrpnk.net 0 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I’m the complete opposite, but also I live in the best country ever

[–] eldavi@lemmy.ml 3 points 3 days ago (1 children)

What country is that?