Wondered if somebody would mention that. I agree completely. It's the only really universally legitimate reason to need a removable battery. Everything else is personal preference imho (not saying it makes "your" preference illegitimate, just that there's an equally valid solution "you" chose to not follow).

* your/you above wasn't referring to any specific person

> It's the only really universally legitimate reason to need a removable battery.

So if it dies, one should just shut up and buy a new phone?!

Or you know, just replace the battery! Just because you can't swap it on a moments notice doesn't make the phone junk.