Comment on Right-to-repair is now the law in California

watcher@nopeeking.link ⁨8⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

• sorghum@sh.itjust.works ⁨8⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  I would bet this is a reason why Apple supported this bill. I bet the iPhone is now classified as a console.

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  • Nougat@kbin.social ⁨8⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    Cell phones are specifically excluded from the definition of "video game console."

    (3) (A) “Electronic or appliance product” or “product” means a product, manufactured for the first time, and first sold or used in California, on or after July 1, 2021, described in subdivision (h), (i), (j), or (k) of Section 9801 of the Business and Professions Code for which the manufacturer makes available tools, parts, and documentation to authorized repair providers, and includes products described in those subdivisions that are sold to schools, businesses, local governments, or in other methods outside of direct retail sale.
    (B) “Electronic or appliance product” or “product” does not include any of the following:
    (iii) A video game console.

    (9) “Video game console” means a computing device, including its components and peripherals, that is primarily used by consumers for playing video games, such as a console machine, a handheld console device, or another device or system. “Video game console” does not include a general or an all-purpose computer, which includes, but is not limited to, a desktop computer, laptop, tablet, or cell phone.

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    • sorghum@sh.itjust.works ⁨8⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

      My bad, the /s was implied.

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      • Nougat@kbin.social ⁨8⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

        https://media.tenor.com/930WKxE7-RUAAAAC/i-dont-believe-you-ron-burgundy.gif

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    • Asudox@lemmy.world ⁨8⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

      Cool how the OS of the system defines that. I install Linux on it and now I can sell it as a desktop for more money.

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