[EgregiousCube]

This is true; there is additionally a valid argument that there is security benefit to locking down the bootloader. I don’t like locked down bootloaders, but I get the argument.

[drnick1]

Yes, locked bootloaders secure the profits of the manufacturers who want to run crapware on your device for their benefit.

The hardware is theoretically yours but they won't allow you to use it in the way you want, it's shocking.