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		kevmo on Dec 28, 2019 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Sonos's “recycle mode” intentionally bricks device... This is a common tactic in America's industrial products.

antoinevg on Dec 28, 2019 | [–]

Oh believe you me, after decades of this kind of crap us non-Americans have become quite cautious about buying American products!

duelingjello on Dec 28, 2019 | [–]

IKR. I have a nice Anker waterproof rechargeable speaker w/ subwoofer that doubles as a battery bank that was $75. It seems darn durable and works for me. Screw Sonos.

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