I've had cell phones forever. I'v had laptops since the white iBook. I'v had numerous digital devices, some with removable batteries, some without (like the iPods, since 2001)
The only time that I've needed a spare battery was with the digital cameras. Why ? Simply because I can't plug it in like ALL the other devices.
Since day one people have been commenting about the iPhone's lack of a removable battery... quick survey: who the hell has ever had a spare battery for their cell phone ? (besides mountain climbers and various non-urban adventurers?)
This is simply a dumb argument that does not reflect the real world. Besides, replacing most cell phone batteries is never simple (for good reason).
A spare for my laptop ? Could be useful... but the extra weight sucks. I use public transit. When I drive, I use an adaptor that costs a quarter of the price. Duh.
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I've had cell phones forever. I'v had laptops since the white iBook. I'v had numerous digital devices, some with removable batteries, some without (like the iPods, since 2001) The only time that I've needed a spare battery was with the digital cameras. Why ? Simply because I can't plug it in like ALL the other devices. Since day one people have been commenting about the iPhone's lack of a removable battery... quick survey: who the hell has ever had a spare battery for their cell phone ? (besides mountain climbers and various non-urban adventurers?) This is simply a dumb argument that does not reflect the real world. Besides, replacing most cell phone batteries is never simple (for good reason). A spare for my laptop ? Could be useful... but the extra weight sucks. I use public transit. When I drive, I use an adaptor that costs a quarter of the price. Duh.