Right, the point they’re making is that the Linux devices are more costly, despite having a free OS, compared to cheap Android tablets, for instance. It’s a markup that Linux-first devices can’t avoid because they just can’t sell as many devices (because Linux is less popular), so they have to go with a higher per-unit price up front to recoup costs and make a profit.
Man that’s a hard sell when the starlite is going for $627 https://us.starlabs.systems/pages/starlite
$70 cheaper with better specs is a no brainer
That’s the linux tax again…w a free OS no less 🤦♂️
The StarLight is also Linux
Right, the point they’re making is that the Linux devices are more costly, despite having a free OS, compared to cheap Android tablets, for instance. It’s a markup that Linux-first devices can’t avoid because they just can’t sell as many devices (because Linux is less popular), so they have to go with a higher per-unit price up front to recoup costs and make a profit.
Anyone using this? How is it?