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I like how you use the word "phone".. a few years ago i had a phone that held weeks without recharging, that was awesome.

Now: god forbid if i forget my charger when on business trips!

Battery tech is constantly advencing too, but instead of using that extra power for longer battery life they put in more useless stuff. Who needs a fing barometer in his mobile!?

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And by "phone" I mean "always-on internet-connected portable computer". Come to think of it that may be the source of the dissatisfaction: thinking of your device as a phone rather than a portable computer that also makes phone calls.

Still no reason not to go for more battery life.

Can any reasonable person honestly think manufacturers aren't trying; really? It's starting to sound like a people actually believe this is a conspiracy.

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