External Device License Based On Location / Use

So I ran into this one today. A gentleman that I work with has purchased a product by 3DConnexion. It happens to be a 3d mouse. It is a nice piece of equipment. When installing the driver for this new piece of hardware, he was prompted with a screen asking for more money if it is going to be used in a professional environment! What, paying the $40 will give you increased functionality and proficiency as opposed to being licensed as home or student use? I have many things on my “stupid” list, but today this has been entered towards the top. Imagine buying a suit for $300. If you are going to wear this suit in public, be prepared to pay another $100. What is next? For an additional $5, you can have all of the adds removed from your clothing? This is just another attempt to make a buck. If the company is hard up for cash, why not increase the overall price by $40? Then everyone will have their “Professional” license, and the company would have made $40 more on each and every unit they sold.

In closing I say,