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p03locke@lemmy.dbzer0.com ⁨6⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

Worse, they would make the hardware in such a way that you need special screwdrivers to open it, and even if you get access to it, the internal design is so hostile that it makes replacing parts a 4 hour experience.

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DebatableRaccoon@lemmy.ca ⁨6⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago
It’s a bold assumption that parts would even be available to buy.

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kipo@lemm.ee ⁨6⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago
“The HPGamerMate includes a patented AI-powered blockchain-secured cloud-enabled software-encrypted physical lock on the back of the unit to prevent unauthorized access to the inside of the device. Any attempts to circumvent the hardware lock are considered to be attempted circumvention of the software encryption and will be prosecuted under the Digital Millinnium Copyright Act of 1998 or your region’s specific laws.

HP takes the security of its products seriously and will never burden users with being able to service our devices.”

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kipo@lemm.ee ⁨6⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago
“Please submit all fears and worst-case scenarios to the HP Product Design & Improvement Team using our online portal. We strive to implement the most popular ideas into our products.”

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