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points by gimmeshelter369 1 day ago | 0 comments

How often do you replace your battery that a once-every-3-years trip to Apple Store and paying for service AND parts $59-$139 is such an inconvenience?

I really want a fridge with easily replaceable condenser, washing machine with easily replaceable bearing, and a Subaru with great access to spark plugs... You still live in era of 2003 phones where battery was accessible via a flap, but at the same time you want a top tier computer in your pocket and waterproofing. You people are ridiculous sometimes.

[–] crystaln 1 day ago

I’ve never had to replace an iPhone battery and I’ve probably owned 20 phones and used and passed on my old ones.

[–] thenthenthen 1 day ago

I had about four, 3 of which i replaces the battery for (4, 6, 12). I use them for about 6 years it seems. Onto my 7th year for the 12, just put a new battery, since the charge would only last for about 3 hours.