The author obviously thought the value was worth it when he made the purchase. Now he’s sad that others think it’s worth less than he paid? So for him the perceived value of his purchase is based on what other people think, which is pretty sad. Then he does this self-depreciating write up about the experience and calling himself a fool.
Spend your money how you want, but don’t let other people’s opinions determine how you feel about it. You’ll get no sympathy from me, bud.
wesker@lemmy.sdf.org 6 months ago
Financed. LOL.
NOT_RICK@lemmy.world 6 months ago
Being a tech reporter is one of the small areas I understand someone buying one of these, but why on earth isn’t the verge paying that for him?
yggstyle@lemmy.world 6 months ago
Because the verge wasn’t stupid enough to buy into that insanity. The Verge.
Tech reporting is difficult in the gadget sphere - but in reporting chances are you know someone who has it. Network a bit. Borrow it and do a full review after you publish a piece that maybe discusses the product beforehand so you don’t miss the initial clicks. Or better still - maybe publish a piece on why you didn’t think it prudent to finance 4k for a product that the manufacturer doesn’t know what to do with.
TransplantedSconie@lemm.ee 6 months ago
Because he’s an idiot?