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Originally Posted by Andrew H.
It allows the device to be made smaller and lighter.
The Toshiba is almost twice as thick as the ipad (.62" vs .34") and weighs 5 oz more. This is not a ridiculous argument; it's what most people prefer.
Apple will replace the battery for $99. That strikes me as being competitive with the $89 Toshiba is charging for their battery.
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A difference in world view.
The Apple replacement price is competitive...except for
1. Time.. Ship your device to Apple. Wait for Apple to change the battery. Then Apple ships it back. Compare that to buying a battery at Staples, and spending 5 minutes (or less) to change it.
2. Do you get back
your device from Apple? I've head that's not always the case.
I sympathise with grumpy3b. Why buy a high price gizmo that will end up as a "landfill lewie" in a couple years. Shiny isn't enough for me. It's like the old "Detroit Irons" cars from the 1970's that were design to fail after 4 years (the standard length of time for payments back then).
Shucks, most laptops have user replaceable batteries...
Is .28 of an inch thick and 5 ounces less worth 600-800 dollars over the next five years? Because that's what we're talking about.
And think about all the thrown away flash memory from MP3 player with dead batteries...