Xbox 720 & PS4 codenames revealed, Microsoft’s ‘Oban’ chip still delayed – rumour

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slowmo said:

Lead free solder is one of the most ridiculous decisions ever made and the reason we all have to now put up with shoddy electronic equipment that will be lucky to last 3-5 years unlike the past where devices would last decades.  It's causing harm to the environment, consumers and retailers while not producing any tangible benefit at the moment. 

Yep they did it all in the name of being 'Green'. It is the equivalent of chopping off your arm to get rid of a sprained wrist.