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Ifixit gives fairphone 5 a 10/10 on repairability and maintanence (www.ifixit.com)

submitted 9 months ago by DacoTaco@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world

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While they were happy with what the fairphone 4 brought to the table, they seem to like what was changed for the fairphone 5.
What are you guys' opinions on this? A welcome change? would you get one if your phone died within the next year?

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[–] Snapz@lemmy.world 18 points 9 months ago (2 children)

This is not a well thought out response.

The things you mention had workable replacements and/or were the loser in a standards war. Bluetooth headphones have weaker audio, battery limitations on the headphones and the streaming device and the argument for removing them is just not justified outside of forced path to profits for proprietary headphone sales. Also, there are USB-c headphone options and problems are two fold - clunky, costly adapters and increased stress on the phone's main charging port.

It's not even close to ancient and you're argument is extremely weak.

[–] macgyver@federation.red -5 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 children)

You’re basically making the exact same Betamax vs VHS argument. The only different is Apple is the Porn industry embracing Bluetooth in favor of wired products.

[–] ililiililiililiilili@lemm.ee 10 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Aux vs Bluetooth is not analogous to Betamax/VHS. It's more like WiFi and ethernet. WiFi can replace ethernet most of the time, but there are clear benefits to wired connections.

[–] macgyver@federation.red -4 points 9 months ago

How is this not technically also the same? WiFi can replace Ethernet all of the time with degraded connectivity outside of super secure offerings. The same argument is made for production quality vs home release quality.

[–] BigDanishGuy@sh.itjust.works -5 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

Bluetooth headphones have weaker audio

Please define "weaker".

forced path to profits for proprietary headphone sales

What are you talking about? How are you forced to buy some specific BT headphones for your phone?

And the argument about USB-C headphones being clunky? Sure, it may not be optimal, but you could always just buy a phone with a jack or give in and switch to BT.