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From: Alan <nuh-uh@nope.com>
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Subject: Re: What's the actual *advantage* of not having an sd slot?
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2025 08:14:14 -0700
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On 2025-06-24 01:53, Marion wrote:
> On Mon, 23 Jun 2025 08:20:29 +0200, Arno Welzel wrote :
> 
>>> It's fine that you're happy with a phone lacking basic functionality.
>>> The only thing I care about is that you UNDERSTAND what happened.
>>
>> I understand totally - and I am totally fine with it! And no, I was not
>> "fleeced" by Google, I *want* it this way! If Google saves money by not
>> having to put in an SD card slot and aux jack - fine!
> 
> Google appreciates that they fleeced you and you don't even realize it.
> 
> The fact you paid more for less is how they fleeced you.
> 
>         A lot more money.
> 
>                     For a lot less phone.
> 
> You got fleeced.
> 
>         And you're happy getting fleeced.
> 
>                     And that's fine.
> 
> But you being happy by being fleeced doesn't mean it didn't happen.

Look everyone: Arlen learned a new word today!