tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7067075124632838633.post455355162282052094..comments2023-10-31T05:38:47.297-07:00Comments on Geezer Graduate: Old vs. New, pt. 1Kirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04490066658008967246noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7067075124632838633.post-5492647776897029882011-03-04T08:47:58.858-08:002011-03-04T08:47:58.858-08:00I've noticed a severe drop-off in appliance du...I've noticed a severe drop-off in appliance durability as well. <br /><br />My last dishwasher lasted for 10 or 12 years--my current one gives me problems after only three years. <br /><br />We had a 32" 1993 tv (i forget the brand) for 16 years. It was still going strong when we gave it away to make room for a larger plasma. Haven't had much problems with the new one, but somehow I suspect it's not going to last for more than 16 years. <br /><br />Probably the pace of technology development is driving some of this quality degradation. Manufacturers just assume that people will upgrade to the cool new thing every two years so they don't bother to make things that last longer than that.Mariahttp://www.mariatheproblem.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com