[lolftw]

A GoPro fits all of those requirements and has easily replaceable batteries. Now, I understand that the shape and sizes are different. But I wouldn't mind some extra mm of thickness (I already get a pretty big camera bump anyway) if that means I can replace a battery faster.

[dmitrygr]

YOU would not mind, many others would.

[spaqin]

We don't have a choice in the first place, minding or not. People who would mind missing a 3.5mm jack or replaceable battery have no say anyway, as none of the flagship devices on the market have either.

[solenoid0937]

Have you ever wondered why none of the flagship devices have one?

If the demand existed the devices would as well.

[dvdkon]

That only holds if you believe the market has a high level of efficiency.

Maybe if we wait long enough, the distribution of devices being manufactured will match consumer preferences, but I don't believe that to be the case today. The iPhone Mini sold ~millions of units. That may not be enough for Apple, but it's certainly enough to make a profit, yet nobody's building small phones now.

[pbasista]

That statement looks like an assumption. Do you care to back it up with some factual sources?