you clearly never own a ferrari or lambo, there are TONS of independent repair shops that provides the same service with genuine parts and have the proper diagnostic tools, the only except being mclaren.
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U.S. FTC Commits to Fighting Against Unlawful Repair Restrictions
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nope newer ones too, my buddy has a aventador SVJ, his mechanic used to be a certified tech at the lamborghini dealership. this is the case with alot of independent repair shops, most of the folks working there used to be certified tech at their respective previous dealerships.
If it isn't unlawful right now than there is a law missing. This must be enacted as soon as possible.
Agreed. Unfortunately it’s not really about protecting customers from themselves. It’s about profit pure and simple. If they make things too expensive to repair or upgrade after the purchase, you’re forced to buy a new one or load up with overpriced add ons at the outset. I remember the days of buying a Mac with the minimum RAM and adding my own later for 1/2 the price of what Apple charges for the same RAM. Or replacing a dead HD.
There are already existing laws that the bar anti-competitive trade practices and restraint of trade. They need to be enforced to protect qualified repair shops and an individual's right to repair.
I remember the days of owning a Timex G-Shock watch. Trying to replace the battery and maintain the same level of waterproofness was an expensive proposition and could not practically be done by a normal person. In most cases it was just easier and cheaper to just buy a new one when the battery died.
Too many people here are longing for a past that no longer exists. My dad, as a youth, had a business replacing the vacuum tubes and then reselling old TVs. Those day are gone.
And like many on here, I remember the days of being able to easily replace parts on a Mac. The technology advances has decreased the number of overall components in a computing devices. Due to the increased portability of phones, tablets, and laptops, Apple made the decision to glue components in order to decrease the wear and tear of the connectors; which increases the durability and longevity but decreases the repairability.
And I am in favor of right-to-repair. And I am also in favor of the owner losing warranty protection if one decides to go that direction.
And like many on here, I remember the days of being able to easily replace parts on a Mac. The technology advances has decreased the number of overall components in a computing devices. Due to the increased portability of phones, tablets, and laptops, Apple made the decision to glue components in order to decrease the wear and tear of the connectors; which increases the durability and longevity but decreases the repairability.
And I am in favor of right-to-repair. And I am also in favor of the owner losing warranty protection if one decides to go that direction.
Mr. FTC:
I'm for right to repair as long the laws apply equally to every manufacturer for products in the US that can potentially require servicing, including devices such as: phones (and other small electronic devices including hearing aids), TVs, refrigerators, washing machines, diswashers, etc. Don't single out Apple and call it a day.
I'm for right to repair as long the laws apply equally to every manufacturer for products in the US that can potentially require servicing, including devices such as: phones (and other small electronic devices including hearing aids), TVs, refrigerators, washing machines, diswashers, etc. Don't single out Apple and call it a day.
They aren’t… this is just on an Apple forum. If anything, the biggest bad guy is John Deere. But also, Why do you care if they single out Apple? No need to stand up for this 2T company. How dare they look into anti-competitive practices
I don’t understand how anyone can be against this development… more options for consumers is good. It won’t remove your pre-existing preferences.
Why do you want the consumer to lose its warranty? If Apple decides that dealers should be “certified” and then gain access to its certified parts, why would you want them to be penalized?
you are most definitely are not in favor of right-to-repair. More like in favor of boot licking for Apple and a continuation of anti-competitive behavior.
.So what is "unlawful" ?
You know what they say. With your age if you don’t know it means that you …
I just fixed my Whirlpool washer after purchasing the official service manual (technically it was for the Maytag version of the same machine) and buying the genuine Whirlpool/Maytag replacement part.
The problem is that if there are 20 deaths related to battery explosions they will be the ones getting sued. It’s no different from loosing a lawsuit from implementing a system to recognize when the device aging battery is starting a damaging spike and throttling the OS to protect it thus extending the life of the device.
They noted this change but not explicitly in all CAPS, so they according to lawyers didn’t tell people.
The real scandal would be to recognize half of the devices were dying for this reason, but refused to address it with the provided solution. This would actually be planned obsolescence.
That didn’t matter to the vultures
This is all any skilled tech needs. Service manuals aren't meant for the general public, it's meant for people with the skill and training to do technical work without screwing **** up. Anyone who wants to play at computer/phone/tablet repair can find books and online tutorial. Most I've seen are rubbish. But hey, that computer/phone/tablet you were tinkering with was a throwaway machine anyways, right?😏 Right?😲
Unnecessary. A skilled tech can remove a battery as long as the connection is accessible. Right to repair ain't meant for end users. Don't open that can of worms.
Which parts of that washing machine is not even allowed to be shipped by air because it is volatile? The types of batteries smartphones use can be unstable when handled improperly by untrained repairman.
While this is an acceptable solution it isn't preferable. I'd like to see consumers themselves exercise a little self-control and buy products from companies that have a more open freedom to repair approach. But as it is, companies like Apple and Tesla will continue to fight against right to repair and should legislation pass to make their fight more difficult, they'll get creative to work around any limitations.
This is the Wintel model which if you have noticed is almost dead. The current state of the art and the future is the tight integration of all hardware - look at the M1 Macs, the PC world will copy this hook line and sinker within the next 2 years. Besides replacing batteries, connectors (maybe), and a screen there is nothing else to replace - RAM - nope, CPU- nope, storage - nope.
Was just about to do a 'love" on your post but settled for a like.
There are some things that even good indie just doesn't know/have and the main stealer does. My vehicle is out of warranty, guess where I had my last service and where my next repair is booked............
Having said all that, I should certainly have the choice as to where to go with it.
Your are naive if you think many “repair” centers will not use cheap, unauthorized parts for the sake of making more $.
And then when something bad happens with that “repair”, the consumer will get mad at Apple and bring it to them to then try to fix.
That is how this is going to go down
I’ll tell you what’s an unlawful. My iPhone X Face ID not working anymore and apple saying they want $900 to replace my 4 year old phone. Rest of the phone is fine. As someone who has bought every Apple device ever pretty much I find this fantastic news for the future. Gouging at its finest.
Well based on the contract you agreed to when you purchased the item, maybe you are not allowed to do so.