[mcbutterbunz]

Or they start to require internet access before you can use the device. Even if it's periodic. Once a month you have to connect to the internet to validate your license and agreement, wherein it uploads your watch history and downloads new ads.

[mikestew]

The box will still be warm from the warm of the store I bought it from when I take it back for a return. How’s that thing going to work at my remote cabin?

[sneak]

Remote cabins almost all get internet these days thanks to Starlink.