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Re:Manufacturer 'make worthless' users devices after some st... by Matt3o12_ on Thursday May 17, 2018 @11:22AM (#17092069)
Im pretty sure Apple does the same for their device — they have to be activated by Apple after they have left the factory so that they can be used.
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Re:Manufacturer 'make worthless' users devices after some st... by Scoundreller on Thursday May 17, 2018 @11:37AM (#17092236)
Can still harvest them for spare parts. A strong market Apple created by making OEM spare parts hard to buy.

At least until Apple totally shuts down DIY repairs by authenticating the LCD, MAC, keyboard etc. upon startup.

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Re:Manufacturer 'make worthless' users devices after some st... by SmellyGeekBoy on Thursday May 17, 2018 @01:01PM (#17093118)
If it means someone is deterred from stabbing me in the street just to get my phone then sure, why not?
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