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Being the devil’s advocate: how do we help the Earth more, by mandating genuine parts so that second- or even third-hand apple devices can fulfill their whole l
by kaba0 3y ago
Being the devil’s advocate: how do we help the Earth more, by mandating genuine parts so that second- or even third-hand apple devices can fulfill their whole lifespan with a general guarantee on the buyer’s end that they get what they pay for, or by being able to replace non-genuine parts, putting the whole second-hand market a much larger luck/trust factor?
I would argue that having these devices live for close to 10 years in someone else’s pocket, even if a potential repair was a bit more expensive is more important.
- lopis 3y agoWhichever option makes the most people keep their devices for the longest would be preferred, but we simply don't have this data because virtually no manufacturer provides parts. If repairs are so expensive that people avoid them, you have failed to help Earth. If repairs are so shitty because the parts are bad, so people end up having to buy more parts or just never repair again, you also failed. Ideal scenario, manufacturers being forced to provide all parts at close to cost plus distribution, the Fairphone way (or better). If non repairable phones are still deemed necessary because repairable ones are too expensive, then we also need a repairability score on all devices like in France. > I would argue that having these devices live for close to 10 years in someone else’s pocket, even if a potential repair was a bit more expensive is more important. I didn't understand the point you were trying to make. Why would my phone go to someone else's pocket?
- paulmd 3y agoApple’s repairs and parts are literally so cheap that repairmen like Rossman complain they can’t compete if they’re forced to use genuine parts. Which means they’re really making the money on sales of non-genuine parts.