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On the one hand this is understandable and sort of "evil genius", on the other hand, this will also affect grey market buyers who cannot produce a legitimate receipt. It's also problematic because this means they can alter your property at will.


Yep. This hurts all SmartTV owners because it lowers the resale value of their property. Buyers have to stick to official retailers or risk getting a product that will be remotely bricked.


> this will also affect grey market buyers who cannot produce a legitimate receipt.

That's the goal - maybe you'll buy your TV legitimately next time.




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