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'Wired' Says Some Electronics Aren't Built to Last

from National Public Radio
December 4, 2006

Are your favorite electronic gadgets "built to fail?" A recent Wired magazine story contends that some tech toys are built to last only until the manufacturer wants you to upgrade to the next great toy. Wired's Mark McClusky speaks with Deborah Amos about the article.

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  • Morning Edition, December 4, 2006
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