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What’s the worst piece of technology you’ve ever owned? (self.asklemmy)

submitted 5 months ago by zachimusprime44 to c/[email protected]

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[–] franzfurdinand 12 points 5 months ago (2 children)

I bought my parents a laser printer after years of them being incredibly frustrated by inkjets. I got them the same model as me, as well as a spare toner cartridge.

I'm still on my original toner cartridge, and I've had it for probably six years or so.

My parents are in their late 40's and early 50's. I think I might have accidentally gotten them a lifetime supply of printing.

[–] acetanilide 4 points 5 months ago

I got my parents a laser as well and evidently I picked a shitty one because they are planning to go back to the other side 😞

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

Considering the volume businesses need weekly vs a private household I wonder why the very same cartridge lasts for >5 years