• monovergent@lemmy.ml
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    • Phones on contract payment plans
    • New monitors: Maybe my eyes suck, but my set of two 21-inch LCD monitors from 2005 is still going strong
    • Third-party meal delivery: I’m fine sitting down with a microwaved meal or some canned soup if I don’t feel like cooking
    • A new car every x years: My car of choice is old and relatively cheap, so I could afford to pay in full in cash. Bonus of being spyware-free, so I’ll just maintain it for as long as I can.
    • Stuff from Aliexpress, Temu and the like: the user experience is horrendous, customer service is nonexistent, and discount codes are pure gimmicks
    • TubularTittyFrog@lemmy.world
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      New monitors: Maybe my eyes suck, but my set of two 21-inch LCD monitors from 2005 is still going strong

      Your eyes don’t suck. You just want to abuse them for some reason. Modern display tech is way easier on your eyes.

    • I_Has_A_Hat@lemmy.world
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      A 144hz monitor has been the biggest upgrade to my computer since switching from an HDD to a SSD. It’s that big of a difference.

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        Yeah, cant go back from that. I have one myself, 30 inch. Everything looks super crisp and smooth on it.

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          Not as dramatic of a shift, but going to 4k HDR OLED has made me so spoiled in terms of movie watching experience.