Swap the batteries, tips, charging case, shell, or even just individual buds.

But of course we all know that the big manufacturers don’t do this not because they can’t but because they don’t want to. Planned obsolescence is still very much the name of the game, despite all the bullshit they spout about sustainability.

  • BearOfaTime@lemm.eeEnglish
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    7 months ago

    The costs (overhead) are too high. They make more by simply manufacturing and selling.

    Otherwise they’d be doing it.

    • Pistcow@lemm.eeEnglish
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      7 months ago

      I’m wondering about that. I’ve worked with several manufacturers, and their most profitable segment is parts. If you ever want to get the highest annual bonus, work for the parts devision.