Phonebloks
is a smartphone made up of separate parts that can be swapped and replaced like
Lego so it lasts for ever and can be customized
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A screenshot of Phoneblok's design featured in the video Photo: Dave Movies |
A
smartphone with detachable parts that could last forever has been designed.
Phonebloks
is a sustainable device that can be built like Lego and would allow users to
replace its parts over time instead of buying new smartphones.
Dutch
designer Dave Hakkens designed it after his favourite camera broke and he was
advised to buy a new one as it was cheaper than replacing the broken part.
He has not
yet built the phone but his concept has generated a lot of interest and he told
the BBC: "Right now, I'm thinking about what would be the best next step.
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"Would
it be to build it myself, open-source, online - or partner up with companies
and collaborators?
"Half
of the world says it's possible, the other half says it's not possible. I don't
think anyone really knows because no-one's really tried it."
The phone
would have a replaceable screen and easily changeable "blocks"
containing different elements such as the battery and chipset.
It would be
easy to use so the average consumer could replace the parts themselves.
The project
also has 959,233 supporters on its website and a video publicising it has had
more than 16 million views on YouTube.
The video
says: "Every day we throw away millions of electronic devices because they
get old and worn out - but usually its only one of the components that causes
the problem.
"Its
simply because electronic devices are not designed to last."
The
detachable blocks are connected to the base, and the pieces are attached by two
small screws.
It allows
the user to customise their phone, by upgrading their camera or attaching
larger batteries or speakers depending on their needs.
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