Tony <tony@nospam.net> wrote:

> >> No user-replaceable battery
> >
> > Incorrect, it's $20 for a user to replace the iPhone battery
>
> Doesn't it require the user to send the phone in to Apple, and then pay
> for a rental iPhone if they cannot be without one for more than 10 days?
> or has Apple changed their stance on it? I did say 'user-replaceable'...

why would you do that? the iphone is just like the ipod, it's $20 for a
new battery after 3-5 years, there are tons of video instructions on how
to do it.

yes, apple does offer a 3 day concierge service with use of a loaner
phone, but that's just for people willing to spend an extra $60 for the
convenience.

but sure, most people will do it themselves, just like any other ipod.
or get a new one in 3-4 years anyway and let someone buy it for $200 and
replace the battery on their own. then they have a $220 iphone for the
next 3-4 year rotation, repeat.