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I saw this post and wanted to ask the opposite. What are some items that really aren't worth paying the expensive version for? Preferably more extreme or unexpected examples.

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[โ€“] xkforce@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago (14 children)

In my experience... computer mice.

I can pay 80 dollars for a gaming mouse that dies in 6 months or I can buy a 7 dollar walmart mouse that dies in a year. Realistically how your mouse settings are configured matters more than the type of mouse you have and I have had bad experiences with more expensive mice dying under the strain I put them through. i.e usually the middle mouse wheel/button dies first because I use it A LOT. And if the damn thing is going to die in 6 months to a year anyway I may as well buy them in 6 packs and not bother throwing 10+ times tge money at them.

[โ€“] pachrist@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

I feel like all gaming mice are terrible, except for maybe a few. I usually buy more office/corporate centered mice because they're usually more ergonomic and robust. I love the Logitech MX Vertical for work, and the MX Ergo for the couch. Both have been going strong for years. But the most intense game I play is Civ V, so your mileage may vary.

[โ€“] GentooIsBased@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I disagree. My $45 (on sale) Kone Pro is the most comforterable thing in the world.

[โ€“] Baguette@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 years ago

You could learn soldering, mouse switches are super beginner friendly and they cost about a dollar each (not including the tools)

That way you can buy a nicer pair and not have to worry about it breaking

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