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Original Chromebook Pixel Reaches End of Life (droid-life.com)

Posted by msmash on from the end-of-road dept.

Deathlizard writes: The original 2013 Chromebook Pixel, Google's $1200, Core i5 vision of a high end Chromebook, has reached End of Life. Owners are receiving a message that their device is no longer supported.

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  1. It is the duty of all good Citizens by JustAnotherOldGuy · · Score: 4, Insightful

    It is the duty of all good Citizens to be terrorized by the urge to buy newer, shinier gadgets when your Corporate Masters decide they need another yacht.

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    Just cruising through this digital world at 33 1/3 rpm...
  2. Remember when it was "ATARI 2600 reaches End of Li by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Of course not. Because once upon a time it was considered impressive to build formidable products, and it was a disgrace when they failed early. Now people pay extra just to rent some already-doomed piece of equipment.

    Disgusting.