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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
After the premature failure of his GE Amana dishwasher—an example of planned obsolescence marked by recurring power issues and deteriorating components—tech blogger Jeff Geerling was forced to replace it. Acting on Consumer Reports' recommendations and local availability, he purchased a Bosch 500 series dishwasher. The installation was generally straightforward; the design featured a plastic base for smooth positioning and improved routing for hoses and wiring. However, the new unit also introduced an unexpected drawback: many of its advanced functions are locked behind a mandatory cloud service. | After the premature failure of his GE Amana dishwasher—an example of [[planned obsolescence]] marked by recurring power issues and deteriorating components—tech blogger Jeff Geerling was forced to replace it. Acting on Consumer Reports' recommendations and local availability, he purchased a Bosch 500 series dishwasher. The installation was generally straightforward; the design featured a plastic base for smooth positioning and improved routing for hoses and wiring. However, the new unit also introduced an unexpected drawback: many of its advanced functions are locked behind a mandatory cloud service. | ||
==Feature Restrictions and Cloud Dependency== | ==Feature Restrictions and Cloud Dependency== | ||