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rand49an | 3 years ago

Because the manufacturer has already paid to include that hardware into the product.

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chrisseaton|3 years ago

But, as I say, that could work out cheaper for them due to simplified manufacturing. That's why other manufacturers usually do it.

naasking|3 years ago

Yes, it is cheaper due to economies of scale to include the hardware in all models, and the fact that they're selling it at all without enabling the feature means there's already a profit margin there.