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2008: Manufacturer finds a defect in the firmware code that causes excessive processor usage, thus causing the internal electronics to fail earlier than anticip
by NoNotTheDuo 9y ago
2008: Manufacturer finds a defect in the firmware code that causes excessive processor usage, thus causing the internal electronics to fail earlier than anticipated. No fix available.
2018: defect in firmware found. New version deployed to internet connected devices and lifespan extended.
Both of those are made up scenarios, but I would argue that there are legitimate reasons for devices to be connected to the internet. Along with a bunch of terrible reasons, of course.
- bambax 9y ago> lifespan extended Right. Sure. The manufacturer will spend time and money to extend the life of devices already purchased. I would prefer not take the chance, and see what happens. If the TV dies early, so be it.
- dest 9y ago2028: defect found, but purposely not fully fixed so that people buy a new TV
- ManlyBread 9y ago>2008: Manufacturer finds a defect in the firmware code that causes excessive processor usage, thus causing the internal electronics to fail earlier than anticipated. No fix available. There is a fix available - return it to the store.
- RaleyField 9y agoWhy do you think most Android phones stop receiving months after release and flag carrying ones one or two years after release? And what firmware in a HDMI decoder is supposed to be fallible? And why can't updates be supplied via USB stick.