I'm pretty sure that China already mandated that all new cell phones use USB power adapters and that adapters are no longer bundled with phones, the idea being that you would simply use any adapter you already own. I couldn't find a specific news story, but this Australian article references the mandate (and the movement in general):
There have been reports that the US/EU is supposed to make that happen as well, but from what I've heard it was a group of companies who were going to do it, as opposed to a government mandate. Since a lot of profit is in the accessories, my guess is that it's going to take some kind of government action to move anything forward.
Steve
· 10 months ago
amen to that
uberRegenbogen
· 10 months ago
What it is going to take is for EVERYONE to not stand for the bullcrap!
Don't buy products with non-user-replacable batteries. Don't buy lappies that cannot be charged with third party adapters. (FU, Dell!) Don't pay for TV channels that run advertisements.
Make noise. Badmouth those who deserve badmouthing. Vote with your wallet! Just say HELL NO!
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Don't buy products with non-user-replacable batteries. Don't buy lappies that cannot be charged with third party adapters. (FU, Dell!) Don't pay for TV channels that run advertisements.
Make noise. Badmouth those who deserve badmouthing. Vote with your wallet! Just say HELL NO!