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Re:Vestaboard – A smart display to connect and inspire by alias_neo on Wednesday November 24, 2021 @09:38AM (#29330345)
At this price, I wouldn't touch it with a ten-foot barge pole until local API is a reality.

If their servers shutdown and it becomes abandonware you want to be sure it's still functional when you're spending a little more than "toy money".

Re:Vestaboard – A smart display to connect and inspire by ProjectBarks on Wednesday November 24, 2021 @10:03AM (#29330620)
Agreed it is a solid risk. I want to spend some time with wireshark to see if I can get something of my own going until an official local api is released.
Re:Vestaboard – A smart display to connect and inspire by alias_neo on Wednesday November 24, 2021 @01:45PM (#29333568)
I take it the device has WiFi? It would be interesting to see what kind of controller hardware is inside.
Re:Vestaboard – A smart display to connect and inspire by spicybright on Wednesday November 24, 2021 @04:41PM (#29335506)
> $2,850

Whoa. And they advertise putting this in your house for your family? You could buy multiple really nice TVs for that kind of money.

Re:Vestaboard – A smart display to connect and inspire by fortran77 on Wednesday November 24, 2021 @07:41PM (#29336991)
Not bad for an "art piece". We have plenty of art in the house and office that costs more than this, and they don't _do_ anything.
Re:Vestaboard – A smart display to connect and inspire by spicybright on Thursday November 25, 2021 @10:44PM (#29347334)
Hey, to each their own. I'd argue a decent painting does more than this product on an emotional level, though.

Plus it will keep it's value much much longer (not just $ value)

Re:Vestaboard – A smart display to connect and inspire by smoldesu on Wednesday November 24, 2021 @12:29PM (#29332563)
Jesus, no kidding. Only a two year warranty, too? For $3,000 USD you might think you'd get a little more for your money...
Re:Vestaboard – A smart display to connect and inspire by mobilemidget on Wednesday November 24, 2021 @12:54PM (#29332879)
I was scrolling and thought I want one... now I don't :D
Re:Vestaboard – A smart display to connect and inspire by boringg on Wednesday November 24, 2021 @04:26PM (#29335360)
Sounds like a sweet corporate office buy at that price unfortunately. Cool tech art though!