The Right to Repair could help address a critical shortage in school computers

Re:The Right to Repair could help address a critical shortag... by valuearb on Sunday September 06, 2020 @06:35PM (#24395185)

Sales of devices in the real world rebut every single one of your points. Customers notice lightness and thinness when they heft phones and tankers, and overwhelmingly choose light and thin.

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Re:The Right to Repair could help address a critical shortag... by grishka on Sunday September 06, 2020 @07:26PM (#24395486)

If only there was any choice.

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Re:The Right to Repair could help address a critical shortag... by colejohnson66 on Sunday September 06, 2020 @09:55PM (#24396070)

There is, but Samsung, Apple, etc. are under no obligation to cater to you.

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Re:The Right to Repair could help address a critical shortag... by TeMPOraL on Monday September 07, 2020 @05:52AM (#24398170)

There isn't, not along the axes GP is talking about. Which makes the "market data" irrelevant.

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Re:The Right to Repair could help address a critical shortag... by grishka on Monday September 07, 2020 @06:08AM (#24398245)

Okay, where do I get my 4" flagship with a removable battery and a headphone jack, eh? Nowhere? Then you can't call that a choice.

In 2020, all phones are the exact same thing with minor differences.

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Re:The Right to Repair could help address a critical shortag... by valuearb on Monday September 07, 2020 @11:56AM (#24400260)

That’s not true but don’t let it stop you from demanding phone makers make custom models for every handful of people who want unique features.

Of course if you believe your design actually has a market, it’s never been an easier time in world history to manufacture your own smartphone designs with easy availability of parts, android, Kickstarter, Chinese contract manufacturers, etc.

Are you are the type of person who complains but never does anything about it?

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