A gadget you throw away when the battery runs out is a very dumb idea if you ask me.

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    13 hours ago

    I’d hope they offer a discount on a new one if you send in your old.

    Eh. If they did, they’d probably mention it somewhere.

    The problem isn’t the battery life, the problem is how wasteful this whole design is. Best case scenario, the battery lasts 2-3 years. After that it’s pretty much junk. Sure you can send it in to get it (some of its parts) recycled but 1. I doubt many people would actually do that and 2. no one knows if Core Devices will be even around by then.

    And what if the battery runs out before then? There’s only a 30 day warranty and if it happens after 31 days you’re screwed.