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When to get an electronic device repaired and when to buy a new one 10 Articles

  • 1 of 10

    by Krishna Shanmukh

    Most important factors to consider before repairing or purchasing a new electronic device: 1. How old is your device? a. If your device is less than one year old and got some problem , then use the warranty and get it...read more

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    by Imma Nuella

    Electronic devices play important part in our daily life, as if we can't live without it. There two most reasonable conditions for us to replace electronic devices with a new one. First, our electronic devices break dow...read more

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    by Steve Martin

    There are several factors that need to be considered in making the decision whether to get your existing item repaired or whether to replace. 1. Cost: Electronc items are one of the few areas where prices are actually f...read more

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    by Ginger Kazay

    There are several factors to consider when deciding whether to repair or replace an electronic device. 1) Is the problem something simple, like a battery? Replacing the battery makes the most sense. 2) How skilled a...read more

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    by Roy Jacobs

    We often are tempted to throw out a device that has not been used for some time, or because it is no longer fashionable. This will often lead to a waste of time and money. Similarly, perhaps you no longer value it as much ...read more

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    by Stephen H

    Technology is advancing at a staggering pace and we are hard pushed to keep up with it. As soon as we have purchased the latest gadget, it is out of date. We have to decide how long we will keep the device and when to up-g...read more

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    by Erin Yorke

    1.Price. Does it cost more to get it fixed or more to buy a new one? Can you fix it yourself or get a friend to fix it for free? If so, keep it. 2.Efficiency. Is the device so inefficient it's no longer worth keeping? Yo...read more

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    by May Monten

    There used to be TV and appliance repairmen in every neighborhood. Not any more. Now, it's often cheaper to buy a new device than it is to repair a broken one. Also, devices like phones and computers rapidly become obso...read more

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    by Yang Pei

    People would expect that electronic devices (due to being more advanced) would break slower than manual appliances or tools. However, due to the amount of individual parts they contain, or the stress they have to endure (p...read more

  • 10 of 10

    by Erik Van Tongerloo

    There are many things that you have to consider in the case if you want to repair some electronic devices or to buy a new. The most important thing is if your electronic device is under guarantee or not. If it is under gua...read more

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