Bob Cassette Rewinder: Hacking Detergent DRM for 98% Cost Saving
The article discusses a user's experience with the Bob Dishwasher and its proprietary detergent cartridges, known as Bob Cassettes. The user found a way to refill the cartridges at a significantly lower cost, highlighting the high expense of the original cassettes. The article raises concerns about the reliance on subscription models and the potential risks if the company were to go out of business.
- ▪The Bob Dishwasher is a compact, internet-connected appliance that uses Bob Cassettes for detergent.
- ▪A 4-pack of Bob Cassettes costs £43, which equates to 48p per wash, leading to a potential annual cost of £174 for daily use.
- ▪The user discovered a method to refill the cassettes, circumventing the high costs associated with purchasing new ones.
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Bob Cassette Rewinder: Hacking Detergent DRM for 98% Cost Saving Get Bob Rewinder | Official Discord | User Manual How I defeated Bob Dishwasher's detergent cartridge DRM to refill it at 1/60 of the cost of buying new. Get one / Discord To get your own Bob Rewinder, click me! Feel free to join our discord for questions, discussions, and announcements. Introduction Back in Jan 2021, I watched Techmoan review the Bob Dishwasher by Daan Tech. In short, Bob is a sleek and compact countertop dishwasher with a built-in water tank that can be filled by hand, requiring no plumbing and minimal space. He seemed to be quite impressed, mentioning its ease of setup and use. I liked the idea myself too, and ordered one soon afterwards.
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