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大卫·皮尔斯主持的本期《Vergecast》播客，是与人称“数字医生”的利奥·马斯特鲁利亚（Leo Mastrulia）对话的第二部分。本期节目题为“内存末日生存指南”，重点关注电脑零部件日益上涨的成本和稀缺性，以及这对消费者和维修行业产生的影响。
在深入探讨“内存末日”话题之前，播客简要提及了其他科技新闻，包括带摄像头的AirPods传闻、美国空中交通管制系统面临的挑战、可维修手机Fairphone 6+在美国上市、谷歌为AI训练获取精神航空（Spirit Airlines）数据，以及一款皮卡丘主题的拍立得相机。
利奥·马斯特鲁利亚指出，人们，尤其是年轻消费者和游戏玩家，对“内存末日”的现象感受尤为深刻，他们普遍觉得MacBook、内存和显卡的价格“高得离谱”。他将这种价格飙升归因于数据中心大量采购零部件，以及三星等主要组件供应商提高价格，进而影响了整个供应链。
当客户寻求延长其电子设备使用寿命的建议时，利奥强调要采取以客户为中心的方法。对于较新的设备，他通常建议更换电池等简单的维修方案。然而，对于像iPhone 7这样的老旧设备，他建议升级，并推荐Back Market或亚马逊翻新（Amazon Renewed）等翻新市场作为经济实惠的替代方案。他指出，由于运营商的合约支付计划，许多人并未真正“拥有”自己的手机，这常常迫使他们在使用旧设备损坏后，仍旧无法负担更换新机，因为旧机的分期付款尚未结束。
关于可维修性，利奥承认技术有所进步，特别是iPhone现在提供了带有序列化部件和校准选项的自助维修计划。相比之下，三星则因其允许在没有复杂系统“限制”的情况下更换部件而受到称赞。尽管如此，他批评制造商以“安全”为借口，限制用户和第三方进行维修，并认为真正的所有权应包括拆卸和维修设备的权利。他特别指出特斯拉等产品存在的问题，其专有部件和认证维修网络限制了消费者的选择。
讨论随后转向笔记本电脑，特别是升级内存所面临的挑战。利奥指出，获取内存，尤其是DDR5内存，“非常困难”且价格昂贵，其成本常常与一台全新的入门级笔记本电脑相当。他谴责苹果自2018年以来将内存和存储芯片焊接到主板上的做法，这使得用户无法升级，并且一旦某个组件出现故障，数据恢复也变得困难重重。在这种“内存末日”环境下，由于成本高昂，笔记本电脑进行大规模硬件升级的做法已很少可行。利奥表示，他避免储备可折叠手机屏幕这类昂贵且故障率高的零部件（其成本可能高达400至600美元），因为它们价格不菲且容易出现分层问题。
大卫随后与利奥玩了一个名为“忍着点、修好它，还是升级”的游戏：
* **Xbox Series X / PlayStation 5（Slim 或 Pro 版）：** 修理。（普通版 PS5：升级。）
* **iPhone（15、16、17系列）：** 修理。
* **iPhone 14：** 忍着点用（如果只是小问题；它正处于一个“尴尬的时期”，小修小补的成本相对于升级来说可能不划算）。
* **8GB 内存的四年老旧 Windows 笔记本电脑：** 升级，尤其是在价格进一步上涨之前。利奥指出，由于 Windows 11 的臃肿和性能问题，许多用户正在考虑转向 Linux 系统。
* **iPad：** 高度依赖具体型号。旧款 iPad（Air 2 至第八代）通常不值得维修，除非是特定的低成本场景（例如供自闭症儿童使用）。较新的 iPad（Air 4 及以上）值得维修，但 Pro 型号（12.9 英寸和 13 英寸）由于其极其昂贵的集成屏幕，通常最好直接升级。
利奥最后批评了科技行业转向订阅模式（例如 Microsoft 365、Game Pass）的趋势，他认为这侵蚀了消费者的所有权，并且“榨干了美国人的钱”。他呼吁消费者抵制这些“无休止的订阅服务”。
节目最后，大卫·皮尔斯感谢了利奥，并鼓励听众订阅 The Verge，以获取无广告播客、独家新闻通讯以及关于科技和“内存末日”的报道。
This episode of the VergeCast, hosted by David Pierce, is the second part of a conversation with Leo Mastrulia, also known as "the digital doctor." Titled "The Ramageddon Survival Guide," this segment focuses on the increasing cost and scarcity of computer parts and how it impacts consumers and the repair industry.
Before diving into Ramageddon, the podcast briefly touches on other tech news, including rumors of AirPods with cameras, challenges in America's air traffic control system, the launch of the repairable Fairphone 6+ in the U.S., Google's acquisition of Spirit Airlines data for AI training, and a Pikachu-themed Polaroid camera.
Leo Mastrulia observes that people are acutely aware of "Ramageddon," especially younger customers and gamers who find MacBook, RAM, and graphics card prices "crazy." He attributes this surge to data centers buying up parts and price increases from major component suppliers like Samsung, affecting the entire supply chain.
When customers seek advice on extending the life of their gadgets, Leo emphasizes a customer-centric approach. For newer devices, he often suggests simple fixes like a new battery. However, for older tech like an iPhone 7, he recommends upgrading, pointing to renewed markets like Back Market or Amazon Renewed as cost-effective alternatives. He notes that many people don't truly "own" their phones due to carrier payment plans, often forcing them to stick with older, damaged devices as they can't afford to replace them while still paying off the old one.
Regarding repairability, Leo acknowledges improvements, particularly with iPhones now offering a self-repair program with serialized parts and calibration options. In contrast, Samsung is praised for allowing parts swaps without complex system "caveats." Despite this, he criticizes manufacturers for using "safety" as an excuse to restrict user and third-party repairs, arguing that true ownership should entail the right to disassemble and repair. He highlights the issue with products like Teslas, where proprietary parts and certified repair networks limit consumer choice.
The discussion then shifts to laptops, particularly the challenge of upgrading RAM. Leo states that acquiring RAM, especially DDR5, is "very difficult" and expensive, often costing as much as a new entry-level laptop. He decries Apple's practice since 2018 of soldering RAM and storage, making upgrades impossible and data recovery problematic if a component fails. This "Ramageddon" environment means major hardware upgrades for laptops are rarely feasible due to cost. Leo avoids stocking expensive, high-failure-rate parts like foldable phone screens (which can cost $400-$600) due to their price and tendency to delaminate.
David then plays a game with Leo: "Deal with it, Fix it, or Upgrade."
* **Xbox Series X / PlayStation 5 (Slim or Pro):** Fix it. (Base PS5: Upgrade).
* **iPhones (15, 16, 17):** Fix it.
* **iPhone 14:** Deal with it (if minor issues; it's at a "weird age" where small fixes might not be worth the cost relative to an upgrade).
* **4-year-old Windows laptop with 8GB RAM:** Upgrade, especially before prices climb further. Leo notes many users are considering Linux due to Windows 11's bloat and performance issues.
* **iPad:** Highly dependent on the model. Older iPads (Air 2 to 8th Gen) are generally not worth fixing unless for specific, low-cost scenarios (e.g., kids with autism). Newer iPads (Air 4 and up) are worth fixing, but Pro models (12.9" and 13") are often better to upgrade due to extremely expensive fused screens.
Leo concludes by criticizing the tech industry's shift towards subscription models (e.g., Microsoft 365, Game Pass), which he believes erode consumer ownership and "bleed Americans dry." He calls for consumers to push back against these "endless subscriptions."
The episode wraps up with David Pierce thanking Leo and encouraging listeners to subscribe to The Verge for ad-free podcasts, exclusive newsletters, and coverage of technology and Ramageddon.