Actually, the better answer is the part of your [0] reference that you didn't copy: "* In effect, since the Zero(W) would cannibalise sales from the other mode

Actually, the better answer is the part of your [0] reference that you didn't copy: "* In effect, since the Zero(W) would cannibalise sales from the other models, we lose the profit margin we would make on the P3. Cannot afford to do that in quantity." Or, more specifically, their intent is to undercut any manufacturer that would want to make a very low cost board at a sustainable profit margin to prevent one from taking hold. You can buy as many Orange Pi Zero's (with WiFi) as you want, any day of the year for $12.76 (the price goes even down slightly if you buy more than one) [1]. [0] https://www.raspberrypi.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=198705#p1240455 https://www.raspberrypi.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=198705#p1... [1] https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/New-Orange-Pi-Zero-H2-Quad-Core-Open-source-development-board-beyond-Raspberry-Pi/1553371_32760774493.html https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/New-Orange-Pi-Zero-...