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by rbits 195 days ago
I doubt it's about the environmental impact. I agree that the environmental impact probably isn't that bad. My biggest concern is that it's $75 USD (plus shipping, presumably), and if the company ever goes under it's now worthless because I can't get a new one.

That said, if I assume that the company will last long enough, I think $75 USD is worth it even if I only get to use it for 4 years. Although if I end up building workflows around the ring, and then I have to get rid of it, that would be very annoying.
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gffrd 195 days ago
> if the company ever goes under it's now worthless because I can't get a new one.

I don't understand this logic.

Do you not go to a restaurant because there's a chance they won't be around in 4 years when you might want to dine there again?

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modeless 195 days ago
On a monthly basis the cost is quite reasonable IMO. It will continue to work if the company goes out of business. Their software is open source. So you can count on using it as long as the battery lasts.
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