Top 10 Products that are Designed to Fail
Light Bulbs: Probably the most well-known example of planned obsolescence. We know it is possible for light bulbs to last much longer than the mere 1,000 to 2,000 hours.
Smartphones: Almost everyone in the 21st century has a smartphone and all of these consumers have the same issues with smartphones.
Printers: The main issue with printers is with their ink cartridges. These cartridges have a smart chip which informs the printer when it's low on ink. However.
Cars: It depends on the type of car. Some models are made to last, while others don't work that well.
Pantyhose: Nylon stockings for women are known to break very easily and that is by design. In fact, these tights were very strong, stretchy and of high quality.
Textbooks: This one College students can relate to. Textbooks always come out with new editions every few years, even though if you compare the "old" book and the new one, not much has changed.
Clothing: Planned obsolescence in the clothing industry happens when a product designer creates a design that is meant to phase out after a certain period of time.
TV Screens: Back in the old days of the tube television , you could call a TV repairman to fix your television. Nowadays, thanks to planned , they are not exactly repairable and they are cheaply made.
House Appliances: Household appliances were once built to last for years, you'd buy it once and you'd keep it forever. You'll often hear stories from people around you that their old fridge.
Computers: Computers are another modern example of planned obsolescence, in part because technology keeps evolving every year, meaning that eventually, your computer.