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Ask HN: Any resources for finding non-smart appliances?

155 points everyone | 1 comments | 07 Jul 25 10:44 UTC | HN request time: 0.206s | source

My washing machine broke down. I need a replacement. I must avoid getting a "smart" one though. Are there any lists of products that arent "smart" so I can know which models are viable options to buy? Or other resources? I'm based in Ireland.
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wgx ◴[07 Jul 25 11:01 UTC] No.44488919[source]▶
Try searching Reddit, I just found some lists. I’ve given up and instead just don’t allow things on my network. My “smart” TV begs me to see the network but I just use a Roku instead. I fear it’s come to this where we have to circumvent our own devices desperate need for connectivity.
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alok-g ◴[07 Jul 25 11:10 UTC] No.44488989[source]▶
Hope there is no programmed issue built in. I have had devices stop working after some time saying it's been more than X years since I last updated the software and it then refuses to run. :-(
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mystraline ◴[07 Jul 25 12:12 UTC] No.44489536[source]▶
I'd be filing a fraud lawsuit where the company is misrepresenting their goods, and logic-bombing them to disable after a condition is made.

And I would ask the maximum allowed with fraud, by law.

18 U.S. Code § 1030.

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1. alok-g ◴[07 Jul 25 12:26 UTC] No.44489650[source]▶
>> 18 U.S. Code § 1030

Could you pls. point me to which paras are the most relevant to the said logic-based disabling?