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Originally Posted by JSWolf
Given that these tech companies are not going to make devices with a user replaceable battery, the only way to get such is for the government to step in. If it's done correctly, it could be a good thing. However, one thing that could happen is these tech companies just stop selling in Washington state. But if other states pick this up, then these devices will have to be redesigned.
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The tech companies probably make the devices with non-replaceable batteries on purpose as a way to get consumers to buy new devices. Sure, there are some electronic devices that you would want to replace anyway by the time the battery gives out, but it's a waste of materials and money to toss out a perfectly good device like a basic e-ink reader if you don't need any newer features and the only thing wrong with it is a dead battery. I hope this law catches on and spreads to other states.