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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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Summary

  1. Companies intentionally make repairable products unfixable by withholding proprietary parts, affecting various industries.
  2. Profit-driven motives lead manufacturers to prioritize disposable models, disregarding consumer rights of ownership.
  3. The issue of unrepairable products extends beyond specific brands, impacting consumers across the board.
  4. Lack of access to essential parts hinders independent repair technicians and limits consumer choices.
  5. Even high-priced products like televisions can have privacy concerns, regardless of brand or cost.
  6. Recognizing and addressing the trend of unrepairable products is crucial to protect consumer rights.
  7. Blackberry the cat provides unexpected entertainment during the video.
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