I’ve been happily plodding along with an old 2013 Android device, routinely dropping it with no ill effects. My luck finally ran out a few weeks ago, and I shattered the screen. Much to my dismay, there don’t seem to be any OEM parts available for the device through my regular suppliers. A device is only repairable as long as…
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Supply chains and solid state drives
With contributions from Jay McKay We’ve been looking at the supply chain information of various Solid State Drive manufacturers and have found at least two, Seagate and Micron/Crucial, who have actual data about their suppliers of conflict minerals. Samsung and SanDisk are also members of the Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition, which commits to fair trade practices, but their content was mostly aspirational. We’ve…
STM Dux iPad Case
In contrast to the Guided Cardboard Case, the STM Dux iPad Case has high marks for functionality. It is water resistant, has magnetic closures for auto on/off, fits the iPad Air 2, has impact resistance, and has a case that allows for multiple viewing positions. Unlike the Guided case, the ethical score of the case was harder to determine. Although the company expresses…
Guided cardboard iPad case review
With Contributions by Diana Potts We had high hopes for the Guided Cardboard iPad case. It hit all of the right notes for us: made of sustainable, recyclable materials at a factory in Washington that prides itself on its work environment. The product was thoughtfully packaged, with a minimal amount of plastic wrap for protection. Other than the small velcro tabs, the…