On: The Great Lightbulb Conspiracy

[lotsofmangos]

The retina macbook screen being glued to the battery comes to mind.

[_atkm → lotsofmangos]

Um... what?

The display is fused to the glass. The battery is glued to the case.

[cmdrfred → _atkm]

Still, why is it glued at all?

[_atkm → cmdrfred]

Jesus Christ, it's glue not a impenetrable force-field.

I don't know why, but I can think of many plausible examples that don't include ridiculous conspiracy theories about a company wanting to take all your money.

[cmdrfred → _atkm]

Please provide an example why a screw or removable panel would provide less value to the consumer than gluing the thing and making it impossible to replace the battery on your own. I eagerly await your response.

[jefftk → cmdrfred]

Lighter, thinner.

[bigbugbag → jefftk]

and serviceable only by apple, hopefully investing the servicing cost into buying a brand new gizmo instead which comes with a brand new battery.

[cmdrfred → jefftk]

Because everyone complains about those heavy screws!