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In that case it would probably affect water resistance.
by netfl0 5y ago
In that case it would probably affect water resistance.
- lizardactivist 5y agoImportant to note here is that when it comes to household gadgets and personal electronics, not everything needs to be engineered to have water resistance like a diver's watch. Making sure something survives splashes or a minute at the bottom of the swimming pool will be enough to keep most of these things working.
- user_7832 5y agoWater resistance was my first thought as well, however I suspect a company with the R&D budget of Apple could likely find a way. The small dimensions of the watch might be a problem, but for phones I'm fairly certain it can be done. For a while companies like Motorola were selling nano-repellent (essentially hydrophobic) coating phones and calling them splash proof. You could easily design a gasket or something, existing waterproof phones already have parts that open for eg the sim card or microsd slot (which are gasketed).
- everdrive 5y agoI've got an IP-68 (or whatever is waterproof) phone with a user-replaceable batter. It effectively has weather stripping along the battery door, and uses a screw to keep it tight. It's cheap, simple, and effective. (and no, it's not a smart phone)
- choko 5y agoSo this would impact big players less, leaving startups in a more difficult position. That's regressive.
- Tams80 5y agoIf they want to design, manufacture, and sell rugged devices, then they should shoulder the costs. If they don't want to, then they can make something less rugged. No excuses for resource waste and pollution.
- endemic 5y agoHaven’t we had water resistant watches for quite a long time already?
- schwartzworld 5y agoWhy? There are children's water toys that take batteries and do a fine job keeping the water out of the compartment.
- throwmeariver1 5y agoMy water-resistant watches with user replaceable batteries beg to differ. I bet the margin wouldn't be as high but it would certainly be doable from an engineering point of view.
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- cesaref 5y agoCheap quartz watches have been waterproof since whenever, and all have replaceable batteries. Why is an apple watch any different?
- aaaaaaaaaaab 5y agoBullshit. Watches (mechanical and quartz) have been water resistant since forever.