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A comment on Ask HN: Why are e-ink note-taking devices so expensive compared to iPads?. Parent comment

Re:Ask HN: Why are e-ink note-taking devices so expensive co... by arsome on Monday February 15, 2021 @10:41AM (#26143722)
Are those $2 Chinese modules really paying to license the patent?
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Re:Ask HN: Why are e-ink note-taking devices so expensive co... by RicoElectrico on Monday February 15, 2021 @10:45AM (#26143763)
I have to say: I don't know, but royalties may be also paid by upstream suppliers, as there are patents on specific chemicals. There's a chance these chemicals are made e.g. in Japan.
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Re:Ask HN: Why are e-ink note-taking devices so expensive co... by 2Gkashmiri on Monday February 15, 2021 @11:48AM (#26144380)
why do i care if they don't ? for for that matter anyone here? its not like we are owners of e-ink
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