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Disposable Electronics?

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Key Takeaways:

  • Apple's design of products with non-replaceable batteries effectively makes them "disposable" or "communal" once the battery degrades.
  • Instead of offering true battery replacement, Apple's "service" involves swapping an old device for a refurbished one at a cost, prompting a cycle of device turnover.
  • This policy leads to diminishing battery life over time, posing a practical risk for users, especially in critical applications like aviation where continuous power is vital.
  • Users can extend battery lifespan by avoiding heat exposure, performing monthly full charge/discharge cycles, optimizing device settings, and considering external battery solutions.
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When it comes to diapers, razors, and contact lenses, disposable is definitely the way to go. But disposable electronics? Great for Apple’s bottom line, maybe, but a worrisome trend that will eventually turn your new iPad loaded with all those electronic charts, logbooks, checklists and POH apps into a fancy paperweight.

A disposable product is one designed for cheapness and short-term convenience rather than long-term durability. Paper napkins are disposable. Toothbrushes are disposable. Electronic devices shouldn’t be.

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