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It's being presented as testing hardware, so you can get to know their stack. At $19, it's probably being subsidized substantially. In the same way free AWS in
by shubb 10y ago
It's being presented as testing hardware, so you can get to know their stack. At $19, it's probably being subsidized substantially.
In the same way free AWS instances are not adequate for hosting a production website, this is a toy for devs to get to know their stack...
The real question for this device is, is it hackable, i.e. can you change the software running on it, or open it up and solder different hardware to spare pins?
It looks like people have done this, but it's surprising amazon would sell a devboard without catering to it:
https://github.com/dekuNukem/Amazon_Dash_Button https://github.com/dekuNukem/Amazon_Dash_Button
- toyg 10y ago> this is a toy for devs to get to know their stack... The difference being that AWS has real tiers. The dash button is exactly the same even if you "go pro" (what does that even mean? You persuade your BigCo employer to join the program?). I suspect it's a last-gasp attempt at making some money out of a program that has not become as popular as they thought.
- vtlynch 10y ago"At $19, it's probably being subsidized substantially." Doubtful
- mikeash 10y agoIf it's testing hardware, then why doesn't it have a replaceable battery? This is just madness.