Is the Fairphone 5 just a repeat of a proven formula or a real improvement compared to its predecessors?
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?
They actually support their phones for years. You can even still get most parts of the Fairphone 2 which was released 8 years ago. New android versions are provided for a minimum of 5 years, often longer.
They also source their materials and labor as ethically as possible.
None of it is perfect of course, but considering the fucked up phone market, they're doing an amazing job.
repairability means jack shit if it doesnt get supported a year later.
I think this will be Apple's plan when the EU forces them to sell devices with replaceable batteries. The EU says end users should be able to replace the battery without special tools, heat, solvents. It doesn't say the battery can't be DRM'd up the ass, or how long or what quantity of replacement stock should be made available.
So I expect Apple will do exactly that - DRM'd expensive batteries in limited supply. So even if you wanted to replace the battery you won't be able to get hold of one. Maybe they'll allow OEM batteries but in the typical Apple way - gimping the phone and putting scary warnings on the screen that the battery is not Apple certified, that rapid charge, screen brightness, or something else is disabled. Because Apple are dicks.
i agree. it will help in limited capacity. companies will always exploit any given loophole they can, the battery would be a sinister asshole clever move if they started with DRM for batteries.
It seems like YOU don't know jack shit about Fairphone. Claiming to work in LR repair shop, I'd assume your would know about the stuff that exists and actually is FOR right to repair. Alas, you don't. Google it before making a fool of yourself.
You're suggesting I know about every device in existence ever? More often than not, most of the repairs i do,.i do once and rarely get repeat projects. except for the obvious screen and battery replacements for phones. My wheelhouse is everything that runs on electricity and or a battery.
I was also lending to the discussion giving my experience and perspective on the nature of most cell phone repairs.
Why are you being so aggressive and condescending.? did i strike a cord saying that this device suffers the same flaw that all electronics do. 8 years is great, it's super even. but...you know anyone still selling vacuum tubes for televisions? i have to find rare and old electronic parts like a bike part swap meet 90% of the time.
I mean, you can't find replacement parts sold separately for most 10+ year old devices, especially consumer grade. Suggesting that you should be able to buy replacement parts for tube TVs is kind of an overkill, and I think 8 years for a mobile phone is a great deal. Don't go into extremes.
Also, yes, I assumed you know about a brand if you decide to talk about it.