[verisimi]

Its obvious, no?

The cost of new equipment is put on the consumer. The companies selling the (v. expensive) products, have a captive market.

Why not transition this out slowly?

This method forces people to spend a large amount to complete a task that they can do with their existing equipment.

[wtallis]

> This method forces people to spend a large amount to complete a task that they can do with their existing equipment.

The law doesn't affect existing equipment.