Section 5 of 6
Counting it
Lifespans, e-waste tonnage and repair rates. 3 pieces sit in this section; the whole roster is on the archive.
How long things actually last
Reported service lifespans for consumer electronics have fallen, and the fall is steeper for connected devices than for unconnected ones.
longHow often a broken thing is fixed
Repair rates are low and the reasons recorded are cost, parts availability and time rather than a lack of interest.
mediumHow long a vendor promises to patch
Stated support windows for connected devices are short relative to the hardware's physical life, and several markets now require the period to be published.
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