05-16-2014, 12:33 PM
Here's my logic:
1) I find that consumer electronics is on a 'decay' curve. Anything you get today that's under $300 is largely lower quality electrical circuits and, importantly, the power supply than what you could get 5 or 10 years ago.
2) Oppo is a quality brand that lives off of its reputation. It's likely they are going to lose money off a $42 repair price.
3) It's a DVD player. I doubt it will get the same use the next 7 years at it had the last, as most people are using DVDs less. So I pro-rated 7 years to be 10.
4) I despise the 'toss it and replace' mentality of modern culture. If there's a way for me to re-use/repurpose/fix good electronics, I do.
5) There's a value to the owner to have the same component with its programming/interface. A new piece of equipment will require new training, etc.
As I mentioned, I would not hesitate to repair this component. Is this a guarantee of another 7 years of use? No. Is it likely to last 5? Yes. 10? Probably, especially if it lasts 5.
That's what I would do, and the main reasons why.
1) I find that consumer electronics is on a 'decay' curve. Anything you get today that's under $300 is largely lower quality electrical circuits and, importantly, the power supply than what you could get 5 or 10 years ago.
2) Oppo is a quality brand that lives off of its reputation. It's likely they are going to lose money off a $42 repair price.
3) It's a DVD player. I doubt it will get the same use the next 7 years at it had the last, as most people are using DVDs less. So I pro-rated 7 years to be 10.
4) I despise the 'toss it and replace' mentality of modern culture. If there's a way for me to re-use/repurpose/fix good electronics, I do.
5) There's a value to the owner to have the same component with its programming/interface. A new piece of equipment will require new training, etc.
As I mentioned, I would not hesitate to repair this component. Is this a guarantee of another 7 years of use? No. Is it likely to last 5? Yes. 10? Probably, especially if it lasts 5.
That's what I would do, and the main reasons why.