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California Reverses Course, Passes Kill Switch Law

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Even though it would never happen....

WhySoBluePandaBear

May 9, 2014, 12:41 AM
Would be funny if they just said "Ok, screw you California - we're not sending you anymore phones".


Yes - I realize it'd be economic suicide....
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Zpike

May 9, 2014, 10:29 AM
90% of the world's commerce comes through California. A global company like Samsung couldn't possibly survive without California.

I think someone should stand up to them. This is not in the consumer's interest, and I don't want any phone that has it.
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sp_5015

May 9, 2014, 11:35 AM
where do you get that 90% figure from? And how is it not in consumer's interest? Anything that can help fight cell phone theft as well as the fear of getting your head cracked for a phone is a step in the right direction....
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Zpike

May 9, 2014, 1:55 PM
>>where do you get that 90% figure from?

Sarcasm is the source of 87% of my made up figures. Not really needing or caring about an accurate number accounts for the other 13%. That particular figure was one of the 87%.

>>And how is it not in consumer's interest?

Because it eliminates consumer choice. There are already a plethora of applications and services for consumers to choose from.

For instance, Android already has a kill switch baked in for anyone who associates their Android device with a Google account. And since android accounts for 80% of the smart phone market (that number was based on a figure TechCrunch cited from ABI Research), it's safe to say that the vast majority of new smartphones already ship with a kill switc...
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DarkStar

May 9, 2014, 3:32 PM
I know we are arguing on another thread but this deserves a +9000
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Versed

May 9, 2014, 10:13 PM
While making this a state law is up to debate, the idea isn't bad. it really wouldn't cost much if any to include this feature on a phone. And with all the crap loaded on phones, both carrier and from the phone makers it really isn't a big deal.
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Zpike

May 9, 2014, 10:26 PM
Except that it isn't necessary to curb theft, and that there's no assurance that you will be able to uninstall this kill switch or that the carriers or government won't abuse it, and that this will likely limit choice by making it difficult for consumers to choose something else. With those exceptions, it's really no big deal.
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DarkStar

May 9, 2014, 10:30 PM
Find my iPhone and Android Device Manager already do this. It isn't necessary. And the state or federal government shouldn't be telling me how to use my phone unless it's a matter of safety like texting and driving.
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Slammer

May 11, 2014, 9:55 AM
I'm all for as much action against crime as possible. However, this move is definitely a ploy to stamp some politician's name in a book. This will not deter any attempt to steal a personal possession. There will always be people that steal and resell to dumb people that purchase.

The only "possible" benefit to consumer interest in this, would be the acknowledgement from insurance carriers that lower coverage costs would be implemented if the device has a kill switch. If this does not happen, then I see no need to create another useless government forced item.

John B.
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