They’re like that in this apartment we’re renting and I keep seeing them elsewhere. I don’t get it.

  • @[email protected]
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    34 days ago

    Fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, television, phone charger, robovac dock, lamps, computer monitor, aquarium pump… I could go on.

    It’s not strictly necessary, but it’s a convenience.

    • @glimse
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      Most of those have power buttons and, aside from the charger and vacuum, those things are supposed to stay on.

      I meant more things like lamps that you actually turn on and off…And the majority lamps have switches nowadays, I’m not sure why you included it on your list

      • @[email protected]
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        24 days ago

        We’re getting into the weeds a little bit here, but there’s a lot of things that have power buttons that will put the thing into standby, not off. I’ve often done a ‘hard reset’ on my ‘smart’ tv when it starts acting up, just gotta cut the power.

        It’s a small convenience, but it’s nice. I’ll happily pay the extra three cents in manufacturing costs for something that lasts decades and may be occasionally mildly helpful.