@Alphane_Moon
@lemmy.worldThat's true. But it adds up.
And it is a small batch project, even outside of IT, small batch is always pricey.
It seems that the mechanical keyboard alone is a large part of the cost.
I do agree this is a very niche product.
I think you misread the intro, they were contrasting it with the Macbook Air; saying it's definitely not a thin and light notebook.
I doubt they found a magical solution (at least at this point). Their QLC might be the best in the industry, but they would be doing much more PR/marketing if they found a breakthrough.
May they will, maybe they won't. We will find out.
But lack of independent benchmarks even at this point is not a good sign.
Not mention that many in the west underestimate the "disincentives" from such state mandated programs which create opportunities for self-enrichment and complacency.
Not sure how competitive they will be.
A quick search doesn't reveal any independent benchmarks (I don't speak Chinese though), and data provided by Biren itself isn't particularly exciting.
There is also a matter of incentives and shielding from competitive pressure due to state mandate.
one of the top education videos on the front page is by an occultist about how the wrong witchcraft caused 9/11, another is how the vaccines are going to start killing babies, etc.
This is actually pretty funny. I am glad I am staying away from Odysee.
In general, I am rather skeptical of "free speech absolutism" and what have you, comes off a little parochial to me.
Insane value for $40 (even though this does not include tax). The Peerless Assassin 140 trades blows with the Dark Rock Elite which goes for around $100 where I live.
While the Peerless Assassin 140 is not currently available, the 120 version goes for about $55 - $60 (tax and import duties are included).