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Originally Posted by bicker  Remember: People aren't robots. They have emotions, so not everything regarding the way they value things will necessarily match up with rational logic. |
Granted! Now to change it up on you, from the robot perspective:
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Typically, the refurbs are a reflection of infant mortality of internal components (most often, with DVRs, the hard drive). The refurbishment involves replacing the hard drive, with another instance of the same, with the same infant mortality profile.
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So why spend an extra $50-100 for a new unit, if you're only given the same mortality rate? I'll take the same risk for less money, thanks. Your other point is perfect; there's something about being the first person to power something up, and that can't be replaced. I like to think that I'm more rational now, and a little less attached to tools/electronics/cars than I once was.
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Originally Posted by CowboyDren Even WMC users pay for "free" software by turning themselves into their own tech support department. | That is such an important point. |
I'm a certified Linux administrator. I know a thing or two about the price of getting things for free.
