Sony Taking Crapware Abuse to New Levels
(See update note below) Sony sells a configure-to-order laptop. Sony preinstalls crapware (trial software, games, etc.) on that computer. Sony wants you to pay $49.99 to remove the crapware. Taking consumer abuse to new levels. UPDATE: In the face of widespread condemnation on blogs and news sites, Sony has removed the $49.99 fee. |
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Comments (2)
That's a great post, although I'm sure it comes as no surprise to anyone. Sony and other manufacturers are using junkware agreements with software vendors to reduce their costs on a computer by $50. Being the greedy corporations they are, they pocket the money and pass on the inconvenience to the consumer.
Posted by Robert | March 24, 2008 4:11 AM
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Posted by Robert S. Pollock, CEO | March 24, 2008 1:33 PM