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Louis Rossmann

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About Louis Rossmann

Louis Rossmann is a repair shop owner and a vocal supporter of the Right To Repair movement. He runs a YouTube channel with a variety of content - from board repair videos, to news and updates in the technology space.

His insightful and reasonable opinions on technology and product ownership tend to attract a lot of attention.

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[–] jimmydoreisalefty -2 points 5 months ago

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Comment by @citizen-abc-123:

"Welcome to today's episode on how you're getting F'd... I'm your host, Louis Rossmann."

Gold!


Summary

  1. The speaker, Louis Rossmann, discusses design flaws in Apple products and other devices based on his 15 years of experience working on them.
  2. He highlights a specific design flaw in an Apple device where two pins that should be far apart are placed next to each other, causing issues.
  3. Moving on to GoPro, he expresses bias against the company due to his negative experiences with their products, specifically a GoPro camera that constantly crashed and had features that didn't work as advertised.
  4. He criticizes GoPro for advertising their cameras as waterproof up to 33ft but not covering water damage in their warranty, leading to misleading customers.
  5. He references a detailed overview by Rich with Tech, explaining a design flaw in the GoPro camera related to gasket compression, which can lead to water leakage and damage.
  6. The speaker criticizes GoPro for falsely advertising their camera as waterproof.
  7. They demonstrate how the design flaw in the camera's battery compartment prevents a proper seal from forming, making it susceptible to water damage.
  8. The speaker also points out the use of inferior screws that can lead to rust and further compromise the camera's waterproofing.
  9. They compare GoPro's lack of accountability for design flaws to Apple's history of similar behavior with their products.
  10. The speaker advises against purchasing GoPro cameras due to their disregard for customer concerns and failure to address known issues.
  11. They highlight the importance of holding companies accountable for flawed products to prevent such behavior from spreading in the industry.
  12. The speaker criticizes consumer protection agencies for giving minimal punishments to companies, allowing them to continue making money despite releasing faulty products.
  13. They specifically mention the poor quality of GoPro cameras compared to cheaper alternatives.
  14. The speaker recommends trying other brands of action cameras that respect consumers more.
  15. They share a personal anecdote about their mother engaging in unethical behavior with a lifetime warranty at Toys R Us.
  16. The speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding and avoiding immoral and unethical actions in life.
  17. They discuss unethical behavior, emphasizing that two wrongs don't make a right.
  18. They recount chastising their mother for participating in immoral actions at a store.
  19. The speaker warns against retaliating against companies for unethical practices, as it can harm innocent parties like manufacturers.
  20. They share personal experiences of ceasing to sell products that were frequently returned to uphold ethical standards.
  21. The speaker urges viewers to avoid unethical actions and unsubscribe if they engage in such behavior.