This. Kids are expected to use these devices every day for years. If we doubled or tripled the prices, the entire cost of the device would be amortized to just

This. Kids are expected to use these devices every day for years. If we doubled or tripled the prices, the entire cost of the device would be amortized to just 1-2 dollars a day, if that. However as things currently, are, I'd bet these will be the crappiest computer kids will encounter in their everyday lives. I wonder if forcing people to use these devices for years will create an aversion in them to pursue computer-related careers in the future. Not exactly an aspirational goal for an educator.