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Originally Posted by Phogg
Yup.
Apple has its die-hard fanatic fanbase.
Hence the posters insisting that because a competent technician with the right tools could install a new battery it's the same as if it came with a replaceable battery.
Which is exactly the same a saying a poor handling but fast commuter car is really a sports car because a good mechanic could install better brakes and steering.
Apple is what it is. Pretty looking disposable stuff.
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That's always been an issue for me when it comes to non-user-replaceable batteries: Why can't devices be designed to use already-existing standard batteries? I would gladly take a larger device (and would actually welcome it since many devices are too small to fit comfortably in my hand) if it used two/four rechargeable AA/AAA batteries that you can buy for around $20(US) and last about 2 years of regular use. The batteries wear out and the user: Removes four screws from the back, removes the cover, replaces the batteries, replaces the cover, screws it back in place, initial charges it, and then continues to use the device for a few more years (ditto with the flash memory since my understanding is that flash memory eventually wears out too).