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I'm speaking out of ignorance and not criticism, why not just go with a commercial product at that price point? I can imagine many theoretical reasons like sou
by kristopolous 3y ago
I'm speaking out of ignorance and not criticism, why not just go with a commercial product at that price point?
I can imagine many theoretical reasons like sourcing and availability but are there things beyond actual conjecture here
- fragmede 3y agoCost is a huge concern. A trivial design - filter strapped to a box fan costs $50. A product specifically design for the purpose could cost upwards of $500. For something that most people don't pay attention, it's an unnecessary purchase. With most Americans being unable to afford an emergency $500 purchase, of course a cheap DIY solution would be at the forefront. It's only due to the emergency nature of the need that most people are buying one in the first place, so there's also that.
- hedora 3y agoThis is pretty comparable (but includes a pm 2.5 meter, auto regulates itself, and has half as many filters). It costs $700: https://www.usa.philips.com/c-m-ho/air-purifier-and-air-humidifier/air-purifier-5000 https://www.usa.philips.com/c-m-ho/air-purifier-and-air-humi...
- winrid 3y agoThey actually work really well and are 10x cheaper. It's also fun. For many people on HN they won't get it. $500 isn't a lot for an appliance right? For many that's two months groceries...