India's 'Frankenstein' Laptop Economy Thrives Against Planned Obsolescence

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By msmashApr 8, 2025, 7:16 am207 ptsTop
In Delhi's Nehru Place and Mumbai's Lamington Road, technicians are creating functional laptops from salvaged parts of multiple discarded devices. These "Frankenstein" machines sell for approximately $110 USD -- a fraction of the $800 price tag for new models. Technicians extract usable components --…

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