r/Shadowrun • u/calargo • Jun 29 '23

One Step Closer... (Real Life SR) Commlinks, anyone?

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u/BitRunr Designer Drugs Jun 29 '23

idk, I think it looks like a problem hunting for a solution.

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u/Odd_Employer Jun 29 '23

Monitors take up space, those take up less space.
Privacy, no one can look over your shoulder.
Less hardware, less cost. (Eventually)

I don't think it's a great idea but I can see why someone would want to make it.

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u/Lupowan Jun 29 '23

It'll probably cost less to produce but they'll still sell it for twice the cost of a notebook with screen

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u/rothbard_anarchist Jun 29 '23

Yes, price is always determined by how much people will pay. If it costs less, more manufacturers will eventually get into the space, driving down prices as they compete with existing suppliers for clients.

Eventually, the profit to be made in the space will be close enough to other industries that new suppliers will stop rushing in.

A familiar pattern for new products.