Comments on: We Don’t Need No Stinking Replaceable Laptop Batteries!

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By: Detton

Detton — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:16:04 +0000

Great idea.Thank you

By: RoboStorm

RoboStorm — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 22:43:27 +0000

Today we are talking about the posbility of having digital quantum batteries on the market soon. Those batteries will surely not need any replacements because such a battery could last for years. It is very similar to a nuclear battery, but no radioactivity.

By: Scott Jarkoff

Scott Jarkoff — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 20:37:34 +0000

I suspect you're right. After all, there is an aftermarket for colored Mac's and other crazy stuff. So why not for battery replacement?

By: Scott Jarkoff

Scott Jarkoff — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 20:36:56 +0000

You are absolutely right – the price point is entirely reasonable, especially for a battery which, when fully charged, lasts almost twice as long as current batteries and with an overall longer lifetime.

By: Scott Jarkoff

Scott Jarkoff — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 20:35:59 +0000

Completely agreed. Over the years, I've owned numerous laptops and all their batteries have never needed replacing. So methinks this should be seen as nothing but a good thing(tm) overall.

By: Simon

Simon — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 19:48:00 +0000

Agreed, apple is doing the right choice. I have owned numourus laptops and never once had to replace the battery. When the lifetime of the battery lasts as long as the laptop will be useful for then there is no need to purchase a replacement. I had my last laptop for 3 years, used it on and off grid and never once needed to replace the battery.

By: Michael

Michael — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 01:21:29 +0000

Apple just posted their battery replacement costs: http://www.apple.com/support/macbookpro/service/b... $179USD really isn't terrible for for something that gives you 8 hours of life and IS a consumable. We haven't perfected battery technology yet. At least not for 6.6 lb behemoths ;)

By: Scott Jarkoff

Scott Jarkoff — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 11:28:17 +0000

By making the battery non-removable Apple states they are able to save a lot of space which would otherwise be used to create a battery compartment. Since this design is only in the 17" it is not a unibody issue but something the actively pursued for the highest end laptop they sell.

By: FOE

FOE — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 04:49:05 +0000

They can run but not hide. I suspect an aftermarket case cracker/battery kit like they selll for ipods will allow the solder-savvy to swap out their batteries

By: Rich Chuckrey

Rich Chuckrey — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:52:20 +0000

I'm not a big fan of hiding replaceable components away and out of user reach. Is it because of the aluminum unibody design? What was the drive behind doing it?

By: Scott Jarkoff

Scott Jarkoff — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 02:42:51 +0000

Why are you not convinced. What argument do you feel supports your opinion that this was a bad direction for Apple?

Based on experience, my gut instinct tells me Apple is correct – you will reach a point where upgrading is required *before* your battery gets so depleted that it needs replacing. If that is the case then surely this was a good move by Apple, no?

By: Scott Jarkoff

Scott Jarkoff — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 02:41:03 +0000

It might very well be a pain. That is if it even becomes an issue. Likely, power users will experience issues before anyone else. I find it hard to believe your average everyday user will even run in to this being a problem. And if it is just the savvy users running in to these problems, they are surely close enough to an Apple Store so their laptop can be repaired.

By: Rich Chuckrey

Rich Chuckrey — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 02:25:40 +0000

Sounds like a pain if you're not located near an Apple Store and expensive: "Depleted batteries can be replaced for $179 which includes installation and disposal of your old battery in an environmentally responsible manner."

By: Rich Chuckrey

Rich Chuckrey — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 02:22:32 +0000

I'm not convinced either that Apple made the right move with making the battery inaccessible. Though, if Apple's words are true, then these specs will likely have you upgrading to a new laptop before the battery dies -- -- roughly 3 years if you run daily on battery-only for 8 hours.

By: Rich Chuckrey

Rich Chuckrey — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 02:22:08 +0000

I'm not convinced either that Apple made the right move with making the battery inaccessible. Though, if Apple's words are true, then specs likely will have you upgrading to a new laptop before the battery dies -- -- roughly 3 years if you run daily on battery-only for 8 hours.

By: Rich Chuckrey

Rich Chuckrey — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 02:20:57 +0000

I'm not convinced either that Apple made the right move with making the battery inaccessible. Though, if Apple's words are true, then specs like will have you upgrading to a new laptop before the battery dies — — roughly 3 years if you run daily on battery-only for 8 hours.

By: Scott Jarkoff

Scott Jarkoff — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:31:26 +0000

I'm fairly certain you will be able to take your laptop to an Apple Store for a battery replacement, more than likely for a nominal fee, assuming it's actually, truly in need of replacement.

By: Scott Finkel

Scott Finkel — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 10:17:24 +0000

I'm not convinced this is a Good Thing. So, what is going to happen after a year (or two), when users need a new battery, because the one that came with the computer is no longer charging fully, or losing its charge faster as it degrades? Hopefully they will do this @ apple stores, because having to send my laptop in to replace the battery seems decidedly anti-consumer-friendly.

By: Scott Jarkoff

Scott Jarkoff — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 10:00:34 +0000

Completely agreed. I have no clue why anyone would get so upset over the new features. This is great news, especially with the 8 hour charge time!