diondokter[m]: > <@diondokter:matrix.org> I don't literally mean the silicon. It's just a waste to intentionally disable features. The cost of the component stays the same. But I get that it's the most economical thing to do.
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> Just like in cars. Order one without seat warmers, odds are pretty big they are installed in the seats and disabled by software

Yeah, but having one product which is cheap to produce in large quantities and then selling it according to guaranteed features while still making a small margin on the same but sold as lower end parts... it's not exactly a dumb idea.