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Does anybody really think that one company removing users freedom at the software level, will make thieves not steal hardware worth $1000+? This is some silico

• can16358p 3y ago
  It makes sense from Apple's image that want to create: being associated with trust and stability, even if means less freedom at some extent. If I ("I" as the potential customer) can buy an iPad where I can trust Apple because they are taking many measures to make my iPad non-stealable (by practically removing many incentives to steal) it would create a trustworthy image and I'd feel safer, and Apple would have reached its goal of that image.
  • tjoff 3y ago
    It makes sense from Apples perspective yes, I mean, after all third party repairs was seen as a huge threat to revenue. As a user though, lol.
    • can16358p 3y ago
      Well as a user who never broke an iPad screen I'd prefer this way too. Less reason to steal, especially being in a country where Apple device prices are skyrocketing and theft common, I'd even pay more for this to happen as an insurance.
      • tjoff 3y ago
        I sure hope you don't have a bag/case for it and leave it clearly visible so that any passing thieves knows it's an apple-device they should leave be. That people encourage being stripped of rights is just wild. Can't wait to see where this will take us...
        • can16358p 3y ago
          Well I don't have a case and I work a lot outsides. What if someone runs away with it when I'm at the restroom? Just because you don't need it doesn't mean that there aren't anyone who needs it.
          • hyperhopper 3y ago
            "needs it" What is "it"? A completely false sense of security based in technological religion? No, nobody needs that.