This Mastodon post hit #1 on Hacker News today, I think people around here would be interested.

Then you look at the $350 price point and walk away.

    • @bfg9k
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      911 months ago

      It’s power over light. You’re gonna lose some of it.

      It’s incredible you can do this at all really.

      • @betterdeadthanreddit
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        611 months ago

        $350 and 30% efficient today, $3.50 and 90% efficient* in a decade. Gotta start somewhere.

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        Not an actual prediction of future price and performance in case someone starts looking at the second set of numbers. Just saying if it works well enough to be sold to home users, I expect continued development and production lines to have an impact. Also does not account for inflation. Terms and conditions may apply, see your local dealer for details, void where prohibited by law and all other standard disclaimers.