• Gamma@beehaw.orgOP
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    3 months ago

    Compared to the AlphaSmart? That launched at over $400 if you adjust for inflation, the only reason they’re cheap now is that schools bought them en masse to teach typing. Niche writing tools are unfortunately expensive unless economies of scale get involved

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      3 months ago

      I mean I seem to remember whole ass netbooks going for $50-80 a few years back.