Hhahaha all this hardware is designed to die after a predermined time of use...
You really seem to take pleasure in telling us shit anyone here with half a brain already knows.... "planned obsolescence" isn't exactly a new concept, and you know that going in.
I can say this..the TV I just got rid of, a Sony 52" XBR4 ....ran without a hitch for 4 years and was working perfectly when I sold it to defer the cost of the new one. if you look at any big ticket entertainment item as an investment, you're an idiot...it's an expense, chalk it up to "standard of living". I like mine high
Now cars..that's a different story. you won't catch me dead rolling off a showroom floor in a new car, can't justify the ass-pounding you take as soon as they hand you the keys. I'm lucky though...I have a GOOD friend who owns multiple car lots in AZ and I get late-model cars for peanuts. I also buy cars for him as a side venture that is working out quite nicely