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Also, I've never really understood why a removable battery is necessary. By the time my battery died in a phone, it's always been time to upgrade anyway, so I n

Also, I've never really understood why a removable battery is necessary. By the time my battery died in a phone, it's always been time to upgrade anyway, so I never replaced it. Also, if you need extra power during the day, an extra battery seems like it would be pretty annoying, because you have to power off the phone to replace it. I'd rather have an external battery pack to recharge the battery, so I can keep using the phone.

thenduks 15y ago
Great point. Also imagine the space you save by not having a user serviceable battery compartment. No latches and contacts in a little plastic housing and walls to separate the battery from the rest of the device. You can make it any shape you want and fill the entire device. I don't think giving away those benefits are really very worthwhile in any device I own. That includes everything from my toothbrush to my laptop.