[BugsJustFindMe]

> In fact because less is spent on labor, a better quality product can be had for the same price.

In theory yes, but in practice it doesn't seem to ever pan out that way. When was the last time a company that moved its manufacturing from the US to China to increase profits didn't also cheap out on materials, quality control, and customer service?

[clhodapp]

Apple comes to mind.

But yes, it seems very rare.

[Tao3300]

Even they are suspect. The quality of the batteries in MacBooks at our office has been terrible. Lots of them swelling up and splitting the case apart.

[AlbertCory]

Indeed, the quality of the keyboards is lousy these days. A classic case of lack of attention to detail in manufacturing.

And this is AFTER they fixed the infamous design flaw on mine:

https://thenextweb.com/news/what-hell-apple-butterfly-keyboa...

[londons_explore]

Battery swelling is rarely poor manufacturing.

Nearly always it's poor design of the battery chemistry or battery management system.