> it just produces waste, one way or another. It does, but it might be the least wasteful way to do it. Manufacturing a modular machine is more costly than a

> it just produces waste, one way or another. It does, but it might be the least wasteful way to do it. Manufacturing a modular machine is more costly than a single integrated board. If almost nobody exploits the modularity then all those connectors are wasted. A few million unneeded connectors traded off against a few hundred upgraded laptops is not a good deal. I like upgradability, but most people don't care, and the economics and environmental impact are dominated by most people.