Originally Posted by
njkayaker
(if you need to register the device to get these, it's not really much different from activation).
Different strokes for different people. I see a clear distinction between activation (you must activate or your device is practically unusable), and registration (which is optional, if you don't you may lose out on certain features but it doesn't impact the functionality of the rest of the device).
I understand some people aren't as bothered about it as I am, but that's okay too.