iPhone Battery Replacement An Unwelcome Surprise

epidemic99 writes "Apple has released what it will cost to replace the battery in the iPhone, and consumers might be a bit put off. Replacement is a tricky ordeal, as the battery is apparently soldered into the device. The service will cost $79, plus $6.95 for shipping, plus an optional $29 'loaner iPhone' rental. A consumer advocacy group sent a letter to Apple complaining that this information was not made public before iPhone's release since the cost of the battery replacement is so high. Even reviewer Harvey Rosenfield, who is usually very kind to Apple, was quoted as saying 'some of them might be waking up now, wondering who they got in bed with.'" Update: 07/06 21:06 GMT by Z : Fixed incorrect attribution of quote to Mossberg.

Comments

Wow this is great news!!

[Dr Kool, PhD]

A soldered battery means that it will almost NEVER pop out accidentally in your pocket or in your backpack. Thank you Apple for this great innovation!! I'm going to buy an iPhone right now!!!!

Re:Well how long will it last?

[gfilion]

Sorry Apple but you don't understand the cell phone market.

To what Apple answers: Please speak louder. My cash register is making a lot of noise because of all the iPhone I'm selling...

Re:Mossberg's quote

[utopianfiat]

What you call a review of the iPhone, I call a date with your mother, trebek.

Connery-fixed.

Re:Kinda like complaining about tires for a Porche

[HTH NE1]

What the hell is a Porche? It's like a gazebow, but attached to the hoose.