Rental or buy???

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marcaaron20

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Dreambox 8000 HD,
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Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K Amp/Receiver,
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Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland
Many years ago my dad used to rent the tv and VCR we used to have..
My question is, with technology moving on so quick, is it best to still go down the rental route to keep up with technology or is it more expensive then buying a product straight out??
 
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Lazarus

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North York Moors
Depends on how keen you are to keep up with technology ............... some of us run whatever we happen to have until it fails (which these days can be of the order of a decade), some change kit like they change their socks (ie At least once a year) and the rest fall in between.

In general, buying is always going to be cheaper unless you really, really must have the bees-knees at all times.
 
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Ive considered the same thing myself as my 'inherited' 28" SAMMY CRT is on its way out. Looking at the figures for most suppliers, I could buy and own outright the same kit bought from my local cumet within 10-15 months depending on the exact kit I wanted, and should last for 6 years (if you can be bothered to argue European regulations with the mfr). The only protection it does offer as already said is you could always upgrade to the next great thing without another great expense. Depends if 3D is going to float your boat, and thats whats currently putting me off doing an upgrade.
 
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