delta76
As I mentioned it is a commonplace in computing & telecom. Tesla sells its' software separately also and for much the same reason, and yes it only runs on a Tesla auto. (runs being used rather loosely ;-)
Argos would be long gone. They shipped late but not by much. So far roughly 1,350 machines shipped plus another 1,000 plus parts & accessories orders filled. All glitches have been dealt with transparently and no owner left behind. The team listens closely and responds promptly. The service is excellent; the machine keeps getting better. This is actually my next purchase and unless I ever switch to Decent, my last.