They're like that in this apartment we're renting and I keep seeing them elsewhere. I don't get it.

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[–] 3 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, television, phone charger, robovac dock, lamps, computer monitor, aquarium pump... I could go on.

It's not strictly necessary, but it's a convenience.

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  • [–] -1 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Most of those have power buttons and, aside from the charger and vacuum, those things are supposed to stay on.

    I meant more things like lamps that you actually turn on and off...And the majority lamps have switches nowadays, I'm not sure why you included it on your list

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago

    We're getting into the weeds a little bit here, but there's a lot of things that have power buttons that will put the thing into standby, not off. I've often done a 'hard reset' on my 'smart' tv when it starts acting up, just gotta cut the power.

    It's a small convenience, but it's nice. I'll happily pay the extra three cents in manufacturing costs for something that lasts decades and may be occasionally mildly helpful.

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