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by gjsman-1000 1110 days ago
> Nobody will use this except super rich bored people and tech bros. It's expensive.

Funny how we are so used to groundbreaking tech being so "cheap" now. Remember when the Apple II launched at about $6,200 for the base model after inflation? Heck, the Atari 2600 cost almost $1,000 today after inflation.

Also, if you want to know how scary the inflation is, here's why your Nintendo Switch still costs $299 new: $299 in 2017 is about $369 today. You had a $70 price cut you didn't even notice.

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Adjusted for inflation: the original iPhone cost $720 in 2007, the average cell phone cost in 2007 was around $130... When the iPhone came out it was insanely expensive for "normal people"

https://www.marketingdive.com/ex/mobilemarketer/cms/news/res... (2007 prices)

The Federal Reserve: Don't worry my friend, its all just transitory due to <insert latest event>. *Slaps side of money printer* These babies can print us out of any hole!