Hello Hefaistos. Please excuse me, I don't understand the question very well. Why should the device be broken after "7 years at the latest"?
Furthermore, the price often has little to do with longevity. As it stands, there is a 2-year guarantee. Even if my car has a 5-year guarantee, it may still last 15 years.
But even an expensive Farrari with a lifetime guarantee can be a total loss at any time...
I agree with you - electronic devices used to be more durable. But manufacturers have long since realised that this is not economically viable.
The last thing I don't quite understand is that if your Philips is now 28 years old and works perfectly, why the question about this product?
I would be happy to provide more detailed information.