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I notice that the letter never alleges that HP's actions are illegal, only that they are anti-consumer. Can anyone chime in on the legality of what HP has done
by jawns 10y ago
I notice that the letter never alleges that HP's actions are illegal, only that they are anti-consumer.
Can anyone chime in on the legality of what HP has done? Aren't bait-and-switch tactics generally illegal?
- maxerickson 10y agoThe information included with the product likely states that it should only be used with HP inks. No bait, no switch.
- jawns 10y agoshould, or must? I've seen plenty of products that say you should use only manufacturer-approved products. But I know in the U.S. manufacturers aren't allowed to void warranties just because a third-party component is used. But can manufacturers really step around that by disabling the ability to use third-party components?
- maxerickson 10y agoThe point would be that they weren't claiming working with other inks as a feature, which really undermines the bait and switch argument.
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