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I’m sure other manufacturers are very happy to have Samsung bear the load of bad PR by leading the charge in Ad ‘supported’ appliances.

After initial outrage cools, it’ll be a race for everyone else to catch up.

Not a chance shareholders won’t push for the extra revenue ($$$) regardless of what happens to consumers.

Once basically all manufacturers move to this model, consumers will be trapped for good.

I think we’re overlooking that most non-technical people don’t really care about ads. They’re already used to seeing them everywhere. What they want is the initial emotional excitement of cool technology, which these so-called smart fridges offer. The ads are simply part of the package.
needed a new fridge and bought a used sub-zero. Kind of crazy to spend so much used (paid $2800). New it was ~ $12k

But it worked out. It is the best. Tall with everything in plain sight. easy to access water filter, etc. Two cooling systems, one for fridge, separate for freezer.

Not only are repair/maintenance parts plentiful, there are 3rd party water and air filters.

It is like the rackmount server of fridges.

It was a bi36-ufd/0 if you're curious. this one has no wifi.

Why would anyone buy an “ad capable fridge” on the first place is beyond me.
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Immediate, total and permanent boycott of all Samsung products. Now.