Recent content by Kognos

I'm sorry but when it comes to software, we can always assume (always!) that there will be people who expect license transfer, because it's a completely reasonable precedent. Tesla is in a somewhat unique position here, but I think it's totally and absolutely fair to say that it doesn't have to...

I know that many people are software licensing savvy in this thread, and I'm of the opinion that buying a significant software purchase that ties it to the hardware is painful. It definitely should be per-account. And if it were per-account, I would buy it. The problem that Tesla has right...

Here's the problem I have with FSD a la carte ... not everyone has HW3.0 so they would have to provide a HW3.0 upgrade adhoc as well.

Works fully, with no issues!

I'm on the "most likely no" option but I'll look at more videos today to see if something just pushes my logic-brain to the curb. The problem is the price is going up way too fast with way too little features actually really available to end-users, and really as good as it is, I keep thinking...

For those of you who pull the trigger on this, please let us know if you currently have HW2.5 and if there is a HW3.0 upgrade with it. That's a substantial motivator for me, and I assume for others as well.

...happy sight (on this site maybe). :)

Proof is in your picture. What's the price of Windows 10 home (139 list price)? It's free on the list, because it's included in the price from Dell, and near zero cost to Dell (from MS). Pro retail price is $199. Upgrade is 60 because Dell proxies all of the support and also gets a discount...

Ok, so I should timebox my statements -- it is impossible to get a Tesla Model 3 today that isn't fully FSD capable with all of the hardware necessary. I agree this isn't possible in the past.

That's OEM reseller prices. I have worked for several OEMs. The prices are usually flat-rate and very low especially with larger vendors, lower than what you see resold to customers. There are reasons why these vendors have direct deals that are sealed. But that's not topically relevant to...

Not an appropriate example. OEM costs for Windows (to the vendor) are near zero and baked into the cost of purchasing a PC. That's why it is tied. If you buy a new full priced Windows off the shelf you can transfer it. Upgrading an OEM carries the OEM license, which means it's...

That's not the point. The point is that whether you have FSD or Autopilot, the same hardware is there. I didn't imply that or mean to imply that. If you buy a new Tesla M3 right now you have HW3.0 and cameras available (arguably - some cars still come with 2.5 but I defer that argument) for...

That is flat out not true. With the exception of modernizing and upgrading the CPU from (HW2.5 or whatever to 3.0), if you order a Tesla M3 with nothing else, simply Autopilot -- purchasing FSD requires absolutely no hardware changes in your car. It's entirely software. It's not a charity...

No matter how the random elements of the FSD issue lands, I absolutely hate that it requires a multi-thousand dollar investment where we are constantly reminded that the price rises, and to "Buy now, before it's too late!!" It's just snarky. It's the least sexy thing about Tesla. Considering...

That is very awesome thank you!