Apple would lose such a case in an instant. EU consumer protections applies to the consumer for products bought from a seller within the EU. The laws do not care the slightest whether you’re using your devices on vacation or not.
I don’t know any of the law for sure, but isn’t that a different argument entirely?
In one case, an EU resident buys a product in the EU, decides to use it while in the US for a week/month whatever. The argument is that he’s protected.
You’re saying that’s not true, because if he buys it in the USA, then he’s not protected.
But, that wasn’t the argument, was it? It’s different?
What if an EU citizen brings a EU-bought Switch 2 to States? This is such a mess and anti-consumer move.
US (lack of) law applies
No. That EU-citizen is fully protected by EU consumer laws. Has nothing to do with where that citizen make use of their product.
The person is protected, not the device. While the device is outside of the EU they can brick it. At least that’s how Apple does it
Yes, they could brick it. But then you can open a warranty case when you are back in the EU.
Apple would lose such a case in an instant. EU consumer protections applies to the consumer for products bought from a seller within the EU. The laws do not care the slightest whether you’re using your devices on vacation or not.
Not true. For example, an EU resident (citizen is the wrong group) purchasing in the US is not covered by EU law.
I don’t know any of the law for sure, but isn’t that a different argument entirely?
In one case, an EU resident buys a product in the EU, decides to use it while in the US for a week/month whatever. The argument is that he’s protected.
You’re saying that’s not true, because if he buys it in the USA, then he’s not protected.
But, that wasn’t the argument, was it? It’s different?
Residency and place of purchase is what matters, citizenship has nothing to do with it.