[gerry_shaw]

It is ridiculous that something as basic as having a user replaceable battery is considered an unexpected nice feature.

[alephnan]

Some Tile models don't have replaceable batteries either.

There's a tradeoff in form factor

[avipars]

actually not much in mine...

maybe in the tile slim ones though

[trissylegs]

The one on my keys is. The one in my wallet isn't. I suppose because there's not standard "Very thin" battery. Button batteries are the limit.

[spoonjim]

For something where extremely small size is an essential feature (unlike a laptop computer), battery replaceability is a direct trade off with that.

[tekknik]

> For something where extremely small size is an essential feature (unlike a laptop computer)

Say that to someone traveling for work.

[spoonjim]

I traveled a lot for work and always carried a replaceable battery computer and two extra batteries. Battery life was lower back then though.

[Avtomatk]

finally a smart comment. (I never see a company as a friend, companies do not perform acts of kindness, they only seek to grow their profits (except in very rare cases))

There is so much innovation in science that it never materializes because it is not commercially viable for companies.

[amelius]

Don't expect future models to have that feature, though.

[archon810]

Considering some of the tags cost $300+, I guess they had no choice.