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Some printers have chips on their cartridges that allows the company that controls the market on them to ensure that the product experiences an artificially short lifetime, and also prevent the usage of cheaper knockoff cartridges from other companies.
30:14 - 33:51 (03:37)
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Some printers have chips on their cartridges that allows the company that controls the market on them to ensure that the product experiences an artificially short lifetime, and also prevent the usage of cheaper knockoff cartridges from other companies.
ChapterPlanned Obsolescence in Printers
EpisodeSelects: Planned Obsolescence: Engine of the Consumer Economy
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Some companies control their products post-purchase, voiding warranties by taking them to unauthorized repair shops and claiming they don't cover that.
33:51 - 35:02 (01:10)
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Some companies control their products post-purchase, voiding warranties by taking them to unauthorized repair shops and claiming they don't cover that. This allows them to remain the only manufacturer of certain repair parts and control the price.