"...the first-gen model lacks key goodness (3G radio, open platform, removeable battery..."
What would lead anyone to believe that future models will have a removable battery? iPods don't. The sealed case is one of Mac's core industrial design principles.
However, on an iPod, it's almost, *almost*, excusable but only because Apple tends to treat their customers well. After all, they did eventually replace everybody's battery after the iPod battery lawsuit and ensuing debacle. My concern is that because this is a cell phone, purchased through a carrier, I could see them being less inclined to do anything about it. If they leave it to Cingular, you're going to be S.O.L. if the battery fails. You'll be stuck with a device that cost you 4 large, locked into a two year contract, and some 3rd party company will want 120 bucks to replace a battery that costs about $6 to make.
“The experience was a quick and painful reminder that no matter how pretty the window dressing is here, HTC has staged its fashion show in a building that should be scheduled for demolition.
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"...the first-gen model lacks key goodness (3G radio, open platform, removeable battery..."
What would lead anyone to believe that future models will have a removable battery? iPods don't. The sealed case is one of Mac's core industrial design principles.
However, on an iPod, it's almost, *almost*, excusable but only because Apple tends to treat their customers well. After all, they did eventually replace everybody's battery after the iPod battery lawsuit and ensuing debacle. My concern is that because this is a cell phone, purchased through a carrier, I could see them being less inclined to do anything about it. If they leave it to Cingular, you're going to be S.O.L. if the battery fails. You'll be stuck with a device that cost you 4 large, locked into a two year contract, and some 3rd party company will want 120 bucks to replace a battery that costs about $6 to make.