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I agree that the right to repair needn't overlap with user replacable batteries but it seems a false choice that we have to make between thin and replacable bat
by nmstoker 6y ago
I agree that the right to repair needn't overlap with user replacable batteries but it seems a false choice that we have to make between thin and replacable batteries.
In the time of the Walkman there were some seriously compact devices and I realise that expectations have moved on, but the most compact Walkman designs were all thinner than the average without resorting to sealed units. I'm sure there is some structural impact from removable parts but if they were end loaded (as has been done with lots of compact consumer electronics) they could still be pretty sturdy and deliver a better experience for users tired of their devices' poor performance from something like 8 months to a year after purchase.
- patmorgan23 6y agoThe galaxy S3 and 4 both had user replaceable batteries and where thin. Though IDK how water resistant they where.
- Wowfunhappy 6y agoThis doesn’t tell us much. Could the batteries have been larger and/or the device even thinner if the batteries weren’t user replaceable? (I don’t know the answer, but it seems plausible.)
- Moru 6y agoMy old phone was as thin as my new one but it had a larger batter and was replaceable. I always chosed the replaceable battery first if I had a choice. Last time however I didn't find a phone that had a replaceable battery. I usually use my phones a lot longer than most. My first one lasted for more than 10 years with several battery changes (Nokia 3210)