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The cost factor is the more pressing issue here.

Aluminum may not be the strongest metal, but it should still be more rigid than plastic.

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The only real benefit to switching to plastic is cost.

But it could be fixed.

But if the gadget isnt cheaper than aluminum, then switching isnt much point.

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It’s a strange situation, though.

Theres less waste; generally speaking, plastic is much cheaper.

So why is Apple struggling to make plastic watches for less money?

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I can only speculate at this point.

Switching to a new material with a brand-new manufacturing process wouldnt have those same cost benefits.

At least not initially.

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