> This seems highly complementary to repairability -- both seem important to maximize useful life -- and thus an entirely fair point, no? Repairability is more

> This seems highly complementary to repairability -- both seem important to maximize useful life -- and thus an entirely fair point, no? Repairability is more that once you buy it, you actually own it. Apple does not support this model. Real repairability is when you can hack all components of hardware and software in your domain (which precludes hacking against cell towers, ISP telecom equipment, etc.).