Generic_Lad
Generic_Lad t1_j7wghx6 wrote
Reply to Request: BIFL Umbrellas by [deleted]
In my experience, its just easier/cheaper to buy cheap but decent quality umbrellas and not have to worry about them. I think probably the last 3 umbrellas I bought were bought not to replace a broken umbrella, but to replace an umbrella that was left somewhere. I've got a Lewis N. Clark umbrella that's lasted me the past 5 years and somehow has managed to not get lost or broken. I don't tend to go outside when its super windy, so that's probably helped its longevity. They're about $10-15 on Amazon generally.
Generic_Lad t1_jaruikv wrote
Reply to LAPTOP?! Yes, laptop. Framework, specifically. by Goldie1822
It still has the same flaws as every other laptop out there and is expensive for what you get
Your motherboard has a fault, well you aren't repairing the motherboard, you're buying a new motherboard
Your screen dies? You're not repairing the screen, you're replacing the screen.
Your trackpad dies? You're not repairing the trackpad, you're replacing it.
It makes more financial sense to buy an equivalent non-"BIFL" laptop that will last you a few years than buy something like this. Especially when you're paying such a steep premium.
Pretty much everything is better when comparing to an equivalent laptop by Apple or another brand in terms of raw specs and most of the repairability is basically the same either way when you're not including labor.