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Component Based Phone | Phonebloks | Eliminate e-Waste

Check out this video describing a new concept, the component based phone by Phonebloks!

How cool is that?  Think about all the possibilities that you could do with that phone!  Want iOS?  Want Android?  You could have a phone that worked with both.  Just add the right components.  Plus all of the different ways that are mentioned in the video.

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Now, let’s take this to the next level of thought and talk about tablets and PCs.  Sure, many PCs are component based already, but not to this level.  Imagine how much longer you can extend the life of the overall device that you use.

Some are arguing that bigger companies may not want this, but why not?  It’s still about building the best component as possible and you could sell a complete “component package” that makes up a whole phone cheaper then individually.  This would appeal to the masses, since most of them will just want to buy a phone that fits their needs, but each company could work on designing the best package of components.  Then, they can create and brand components that “best” work with their package.

Also, think about the increased ingenuity around phones and other devices that would come out of this. Because now startups and DIYers could focus on creating really cool components and have an instant marketplace across the majority of devices.

I’m all for this!  What are your thoughts?