Patent and why there is no removable battery

[SirOmega]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/cmp/20070622/tc_cmp/199906147;_ylt=AqZ.cgUAn7Xouf6g4_oUrwcE1vAI

The idea is that if your iPhone were stolen, you'd call AT&T and let them know, and the phone wouldnt be able to be recharged. Which would limit the device's usage dramatically. Assuming its a PITA to open and access the battery directly in an iPhone of course. Hopefully it is an effective deterrent.

 

[Gonzlobo]

Prediction #463: This will be the first 'feature' to be hacked. Second will be unlocking the device.

 

[yetanotherdave]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/cmp/20070622/tc_cmp/199906147;_ylt=AqZ.cgUAn7Xouf6g4_oUrwcE1vAI

The idea is that if your iPhone were stolen, you'd call AT&T and let them know, and the phone wouldnt be able to be recharged. Which would limit the device's usage dramatically. Assuming its a PITA to open and access the battery directly in an iPhone of course. Hopefully it is an effective deterrent.

Isn't it easier to just blackflag the IMEI number?

 

[rayward]

Isn't it easier to just blackflag the IMEI number?

That won't shut down the iPod function and may not disable the WiFi capabilities for internet and e-mail.

 

[yetanotherdave]

That won't shut down the iPod function and may not disable the WiFi capabilities for internet and e-mail.

good point, didn't think of that.

 

[kdarling]

Bear in mind that having a patent, doesn't necessarily mean it's being used yet.

 

[notsofatjames]

And what about those portable re-chargers, car chargers, battery packs that all plug into the iPod dock connector. Suppose it would be a bit of a pain to only be able to charge it in the car or through battery power.

 

[zgh1999]

Prediction #463: This will be the first 'feature' to be hacked. Second will be unlocking the device.

what is with the negativity towards apple and iphone?

 

[kdarling]

what is with the negativity towards apple and iphone?

It's not a negative statement.

It's very common to want to hack device protections... from any company.

 

[pr5owner]

what does everyone rate this as?

is it more important to have a

#1 security feature
#2 a safety feature, convinience feature, end user cost saving feature, optional extended battery feature (doublesized batteries), time saving feature (dont need to send it in), reliability feature (battery dies? use your backup and have zero down time)

im careful about my phone, its always on me, i would rather have a removeable battery

 

[Gonzlobo]

what is with the negativity towards apple and iphone?

You amuse me.

 

[lekun]

Prediction #463: This will be the first 'feature' to be hacked.

Possibly, but not by 90% of the people who end up stealing someone's iPhone. Sounds like a great idea (if you can call having a non-removable battery a great idea). But it would only work if there was some massive advertising campaign or word of mouth so that would-be stealers could be deterred.

 

[tasslehawf]

Prediction #463: This will be the first 'feature' to be hacked. Second will be unlocking the device.

Third will be 3rd party software support.