The article doesn't seem to make any mention of removing that information when they become adults.
I can see where this is going... get a database of them now, when less people are likely to complain, and then you still have the info when they are adults.
Instant (well sorta) database of all your citizens.
If you happen to go to University either as staff or a student, it may pay to check out your campus' computer shop.
Here in Australia (not sure about the US) but the universities have an agreemen with Apple that all machines purchased through an AUC retailer automatically get 3 years warranty - no extra charge.
I myself am getting an iBook in the next week or two from our campus' computer shop. Not only was it cheaper than the Apple online shop, but I effectively get 3 years of Applecare for free!
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The article doesn't seem to make any mention of removing that information when they become adults. I can see where this is going... get a database of them now, when less people are likely to complain, and then you still have the info when they are adults. Instant (well sorta) database of all your citizens.
If they are different enough for the company to give them a new model number, they are different enough to need recertification.
If you happen to go to University either as staff or a student, it may pay to check out your campus' computer shop. Here in Australia (not sure about the US) but the universities have an agreemen with Apple that all machines purchased through an AUC retailer automatically get 3 years warranty - no extra charge. I myself am getting an iBook in the next week or two from our campus' computer shop. Not only was it cheaper than the Apple online shop, but I effectively get 3 years of Applecare for free!