[vectran]

Interesting point. I've seen plenty of customers bring in damaged iPhones with damaged motherboards or charging ICs who have been using their devices with non-branded chargers sourced from the likes of eBay. Most people seem to be happy saving a few dollars on a charger for an expensive phone!

Its great to see an in depth article in to the design and the cost-cutting.

(Source - I work at an iPhone repair company)