What 'retail-provided activation code' are you referring to? I'm not aware of such a thing.
@Butters, here is the answer to your question
DiSa USA advances GPS and Navigation Products to Open Sell within 4,000 Stores
Today, the technology leader in digital asset protection is publicly announcing their collaboration with the major players in the GPS and Navigation industry such as: Garmin, Magellan, TomTom, and Rand.
This past May, DiSa USA began by launching the open sell of tablets and rapidly revolutionized the retail industry and consumer shopping experience. Starting this September, top rated GPS and Navigation products will also be available in open sell format. For the very first time, retail consumers will have the ability to purchase Garmin, Magellan, TomTom, and Rand products directly off store shelves and will not be hindered by glass cases that require associate assistance.
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