Evening with batteries should have user replaceable batteries. Ideally double A's. I am a huge fan of rechargable double A's.
It's the main reason my Xbox sees so much more use than my PlayStation. My PlayStation controller is seemingly always dead when I go to use it, but I can just pop some new rechargeable batteries in the Xbox.
> Evening with batteries should have user replaceable batteries
There should be a law for this. Even for cellphones. When corporations market themselves as environmentally conscious, but don't allow the replacement of common wear items in their gadgets and products, then that's how you know they are full of shit.
No. User-replaceable batteries don't work too well with IP68 ratings. Nor do they work too well with devices where miniaturization is important.
I'm wearing a Fitbit as I write this. User-replaceable battery?? It's 30 grams, not counting the band. How much bigger and heavier would it be with an openable seal? The seal has to take a lot--it's got 50m water resistance. Likewise, the battery needs to be secured against motion--that either means glue or mechanical pressure against it. The latter likewise increases size and weight.
Other than these cases I agree with you. Batteries should be readily swapable.
It's the main reason my Xbox sees so much more use than my PlayStation. My PlayStation controller is seemingly always dead when I go to use it, but I can just pop some new rechargeable batteries in the Xbox.