[seanmcdirmid]

> On the other side, China has relatively affordable access to parts (low-level components included), schematics, extensive tooling and a growing hacker/maker culture.

Having had repairs made in Beijing in hole in the wall E shops, no thank you. You have to watch the repairs being done like a hawk, or they will “fix” what wasn’t broken with some flaky parts they want to get rid of in addition to making your repair. The Apple Store is much more reliable in comparison, while being price competitive.