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Re:Simplo batteries breaking MacBook logic boards? by samatman on Saturday December 12, 2020 @01:59PM (#25400538)
On the contrary: Manufacturers should have the right to design their products in any way they want, so long as the product is safe, and compliant with relevant regulations e.g. labor and environmental laws.

You want a laptop with a replaceable battery, I want one that's as thin as possible while still doing the job. Good thing you can buy a ThinkPad and I can buy a MacBook!

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Re:Simplo batteries breaking MacBook logic boards? by Nullabillity on Saturday December 12, 2020 @02:45PM (#25400961)
> Manufacturers should have the right to design their products in any way they want, so long as the product is safe, and compliant with relevant regulations e.g. labor and environmental laws.

How is it environmentally friendly to have to glue in a consumable part?

How is it safe that you can't just remove it when it's damaged?

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Re:Simplo batteries breaking MacBook logic boards? by nicoburns on Saturday December 12, 2020 @03:17PM (#25401298)
> so long as the product is safe, and compliant with relevant regulations e.g. labor and environmental laws.

Adding to those regulations is exactly what I'm suggesting.

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Re:Simplo batteries breaking MacBook logic boards? by samatman on Saturday December 12, 2020 @04:09PM (#25401733)
Yes, I'm vigorously disagreeing with you.
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