Cited on HN 3 times, 2020–2024, never outright recommendedscore 0
Years with an HN recommendation, 2007–2026
Cited in right-to-repair threads as a repair-shop view of why Apple's program is impractical.
Louis Rossmann criticizes Apple's independent repair provider program as a PR move with invasive contract terms. He argues it does little for independent shops or customers.
“AFAIK Louis Rossmann has criticized Apple for creating a really unpractical program” (HN, 2023)
AFAIK Louis Rossmann has criticized Apple for creating a really unpractical program, calling it "virtually worthless": [this video] Or is there a more recent video where he changes his mind?
Rossmann calls Apple's repair program practically worthless
Of course, the pricing is meant to disincentivise you from doing it. Apple is doing the exact same ( [this video] ). They don't want to enable DIY repair but they do this because they have to in some areas. I assume this is also the reason they won't just sell you a battery without a screen.
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