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Why is this so expensive? Raspberrypi zero 2w + some stripped down OS that boots directly to an editor, lcd display and a nice case would be much cheaper. Also

Why is this so expensive? Raspberrypi zero 2w + some stripped down OS that boots directly to an editor, lcd display and a nice case would be much cheaper. Also easier to implement other stuff, like different fonts, use your own 'cloud' to sync stuff (and not being forced into a subscription), etc.

the__alchemist 1y ago
I believe this is equivalent to lamenting that the price of tea in a shop is more than the tea bag's price.
- ajsnigrutin 1y ago
  Sure, but here we're talking about 20euros for a PG Tips teabag and some water in a weird cup (eg ) At some point you ask yourself if it's worth it, and in both cases, for me, it isn't. https://goat-story.com/collections/coffee-mugs/products/goat-mug-marsala https://goat-story.com/collections/coffee-mugs/products/goat...
TylerE 1y ago
Because a bag of parts isn’t a functioning device, and things like labor and customer support cost money? Things like a “nice case” can only be done affordably when you’re stamping out tens of thousands of the things.
- ajsnigrutin 1y ago
  Sure, but the full price is $200, which is already in the cheap laptop range. With much more functionality, more expensive parts and yes, with labor and customer support. ASUS E410 is $159 currently on Bezos' website.
nkrisc 1y ago
Wait until you find out the BOM for every device costs less than the retail price.
- ajsnigrutin 1y ago
  Sure, but the retail price of a ASUS E410 laptop (some celeron, 4gb ram, 64gb storage) is currently $159 on bezos' website. So for the same price, I either get some small gadget that is horrible to actually use (just try scrolling through tens of pages on this), or a full featured laptop (yes, performane-wise it sucks, but less than the gadget) and just run gEdit fullscreen. Keyboard included.
  - nkrisc 1y ago
    I’m sure with the volume of products that ASUS produces they can really lower costs due to economy of scale.
scripturial 1y ago
Parts for something like this? $1 ESP32, $5 LCD, $2 lithium battery, $5 3D printed case. Assembly? (Depending on quantity) maybe $5. This is max $20 to build. I guess if you want something like this but don’t have time to build it it could be worth $100
- ajsnigrutin 1y ago
  And the regular (non-reduced price) is $200. Which is already in the chromebook price teritory
numpad0 1y ago
https://www.google.com/search?q=coolest+cooler

the__alchemist 1y ago

I believe this is equivalent to lamenting that the price of tea in a shop is more than the tea bag's price.

ajsnigrutin 1y ago
Sure, but here we're talking about 20euros for a PG Tips teabag and some water in a weird cup (eg ) At some point you ask yourself if it's worth it, and in both cases, for me, it isn't. https://goat-story.com/collections/coffee-mugs/products/goat-mug-marsala https://goat-story.com/collections/coffee-mugs/products/goat...

TylerE 1y ago

Because a bag of parts isn’t a functioning device, and things like labor and customer support cost money? Things like a “nice case” can only be done affordably when you’re stamping out tens of thousands of the things.

ajsnigrutin 1y ago
Sure, but the full price is $200, which is already in the cheap laptop range. With much more functionality, more expensive parts and yes, with labor and customer support. ASUS E410 is $159 currently on Bezos' website.

nkrisc 1y ago

Wait until you find out the BOM for every device costs less than the retail price.

ajsnigrutin 1y ago
Sure, but the retail price of a ASUS E410 laptop (some celeron, 4gb ram, 64gb storage) is currently $159 on bezos' website. So for the same price, I either get some small gadget that is horrible to actually use (just try scrolling through tens of pages on this), or a full featured laptop (yes, performane-wise it sucks, but less than the gadget) and just run gEdit fullscreen. Keyboard included.
- nkrisc 1y ago
  I’m sure with the volume of products that ASUS produces they can really lower costs due to economy of scale.

scripturial 1y ago

Parts for something like this? $1 ESP32, $5 LCD, $2 lithium battery, $5 3D printed case. Assembly? (Depending on quantity) maybe $5. This is max $20 to build. I guess if you want something like this but don’t have time to build it it could be worth $100

ajsnigrutin 1y ago
And the regular (non-reduced price) is $200. Which is already in the chromebook price teritory

numpad0 1y ago

https://www.google.com/search?q=coolest+cooler