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Read this for the interesting deep dive into the parts used and the insights on manufacturing process and cost of manufacturing. Wished the article would have
by kapad 8y ago
Read this for the interesting deep dive into the parts used and the insights on manufacturing process and cost of manufacturing.
Wished the article would have also covered the tweeter and midrange on sound quality. That seems necessary given its a breakdown of a smart Bluetooth speaker.
Other than that, I don't see much value in the business insights the writer has reached.
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