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    18 hours ago

    At the very least go second-hand.

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      16 hours ago

      Depends what it is. I’ll buy used books all day, but there’s almost no level of savings where I’d buy most used electronics.

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        14 hours ago

        Really? I go used all the time for electronics. DSLRs and lenses (and flashes and other kit), tablets to 3d print a case for as the home automation panel, etc.

        About the only electronics I dont go used are the actual electronics - esp32, sensors, a GPS module, etc.

        I should really set a minimum timeframe before purchases though…

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          14 hours ago

          Cameras are different. Professional stuff is built to last forever and can be really good value.

          I wouldn’t take a used tablet or laptop for free, though. It’s genuinely worth nothing to me.

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            14 hours ago

            More for me then!

            A battery swap is nothing, and its real easy to turn an old android tablet into something useful. Hell ive got a nexus 10, two 7’s, a gen 3 iPad all doing work for me on the daily.