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Louis Rossmann, who has been outspoken about Apple's repair hostility and is a right-to-repair advocate, has released a video where he goes over his take on thi

Louis Rossmann, who has been outspoken about Apple's repair hostility and is a right-to-repair advocate, has released a video where he goes over his take on this site: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agG108sxkyo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agG108sxkyo It's a pretty good take, and points out some key criticisms: lack of parts for common repairs, lack of support for older devices, and, of course, no schematics.

onphonenow 4y ago
- soylentcola 4y ago
  Meanwhile, the only working device (ie: not physically broken) of that sort I still have unused is my iPad2. It's been in a crate of unused electronics for the past several years because it's quite old and unable to be flashed with anything else other than a very old version of iOS. It barely functions, it's so slow. Meanwhile, I've got old HTC, Samsung, and Pixel devices still being used. They typically run some stripped down Android build without a SIM and LAN-only WiFi and make fine media players and "fancy" remotes for lights and such. Official support is definitely a huge deal and I enjoyed the iPad for several years. But these days, the best way I've found for me to avoid waste is to stick with devices that allow me to install something lightweight of my choice after they are EOL.
- natosaichek 4y ago
  The problem isn't Louis, it's Apple's repair-hostile policies. Louis is just pointing out that he is physically capable of fixing a thing for $50 in an hour while the apple store would discard the whole motherboard and replace it, costing thousands and taking much more time. Repairing is fundamentally much more environmentally positive than discarding / replacing. The guy is amazing in his advocacy for systems that can be repaired, updated etc. If people were on Apple, then got turned off because their device broke and couldn't be repaired legally, so they switched to an android that they _can_ repair, that's not Louis' fault - it's Apple's.
  - threeseed 4y ago
    Yes Louis maybe able to fix something for $50 but is he willing to stand behind the work, guarantee that the motherboard will continue to work for years to come and offer warranty. Because that's what a new part will get you - a reliable, guaranteed experience. It's great that people can fix it themselves but you shouldn't compare that to what the Apple Store will do. Their priority will always and should always be the best customer experience.
- ejj28 4y ago
  This is frankly an astounding take - People like Louis are actively trying to increase the longevity of Apple products with stuff like right to repair. Louis points out issues with Apple products and somehow he's a bad guy for that? Informing consumers is somehow bad because you think that people should only buy iPhones? Give me a break.
- farzher 4y ago
  - fsflover 4y ago
    You need >500 karma to downvote.
  - threeseed 4y ago
    Please don't accuse people of being bots. It's uncivil and not fair.
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onphonenow 4y ago

soylentcola 4y ago
Meanwhile, the only working device (ie: not physically broken) of that sort I still have unused is my iPad2. It's been in a crate of unused electronics for the past several years because it's quite old and unable to be flashed with anything else other than a very old version of iOS. It barely functions, it's so slow. Meanwhile, I've got old HTC, Samsung, and Pixel devices still being used. They typically run some stripped down Android build without a SIM and LAN-only WiFi and make fine media players and "fancy" remotes for lights and such. Official support is definitely a huge deal and I enjoyed the iPad for several years. But these days, the best way I've found for me to avoid waste is to stick with devices that allow me to install something lightweight of my choice after they are EOL.
natosaichek 4y ago
The problem isn't Louis, it's Apple's repair-hostile policies. Louis is just pointing out that he is physically capable of fixing a thing for $50 in an hour while the apple store would discard the whole motherboard and replace it, costing thousands and taking much more time. Repairing is fundamentally much more environmentally positive than discarding / replacing. The guy is amazing in his advocacy for systems that can be repaired, updated etc. If people were on Apple, then got turned off because their device broke and couldn't be repaired legally, so they switched to an android that they _can_ repair, that's not Louis' fault - it's Apple's.
- threeseed 4y ago
  Yes Louis maybe able to fix something for $50 but is he willing to stand behind the work, guarantee that the motherboard will continue to work for years to come and offer warranty. Because that's what a new part will get you - a reliable, guaranteed experience. It's great that people can fix it themselves but you shouldn't compare that to what the Apple Store will do. Their priority will always and should always be the best customer experience.
ejj28 4y ago
This is frankly an astounding take - People like Louis are actively trying to increase the longevity of Apple products with stuff like right to repair. Louis points out issues with Apple products and somehow he's a bad guy for that? Informing consumers is somehow bad because you think that people should only buy iPhones? Give me a break.
farzher 4y ago
- fsflover 4y ago
  You need >500 karma to downvote.
- threeseed 4y ago
  Please don't accuse people of being bots. It's uncivil and not fair.

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