The in-built failure rates calculated down to the gnat's teeth by the engineers and actuaries advising the manufacturers and then twisted just beyond the warranty periods is bordering on criminal, but of course the public laps it up cos it looks nice and shiny and white and new.
There are a lot of "public" that don't lap it up, but often there is no other choice but to buy cheap, plastic or rubbish.
Oh, if only there was more choice.