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I would love to see Apple move towards a truly modular phone. Just broke my screen. If I could walk into a retail store and get the screen module I would have d

• jmull 8y ago
  The problem with a modular phone (no matter who makes it) is there are big design tradeoffs. To increase the modularity, especially from an end-user perspective, you have to give up some combination of size, cost, power, battery life, water-resistance or other features. It just probably isn't worth it, especially for the case of a partially damaged device where there are probably better solutions... Like a "loaner" program or 2-hr on-site repair for most repairs. These would increase the cost of repair (or repair insurance like Apple Care)... that's a tradeoff in its own right, but at least it doesn't impact your day-to-day usage of the device.
  • DonHopkins 8y ago
    The Novation Apple-Cat II was the last truly modular Apple phone. You could plug in your favorite stylish handset with a standard connector, and easily replace the screen with any TV set or monitor of your choosing. https://apple2history.org/history/ah13/#attachment_1622 https://apple2history.org/history/ah13/#attachment_1622
    • jmull 8y ago
      That’s beautiful. I just set up a home office and I’m thinking I need to get one of these and figure out how to set it up as my office phone somehow.