Re:YC: Requests for Startups
by neilv on Wednesday February 14, 2024 @07:56PM
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It's a good sign that Purism can do this at all, even though it's a boutique/fringe product right now.
Note that it's $1,999+ for mostly made/assembled in USA version, vs. $999 for Purism's made in China version.
And China is more capable at scaling, if the product were ever competing on price rather than principle. So still a ways to go to be competitive at manufacturing.
Re:YC: Requests for Startups
by burkaman on Wednesday February 14, 2024 @11:55PM
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It's definitely more expensive to produce in the US, but I think it's priced at $2000 because this is literally the only option for people who want/need a US-made phone. I don't think it actually costs them double to produce.
Note that it's $1,999+ for mostly made/assembled in USA version, vs. $999 for Purism's made in China version.
And China is more capable at scaling, if the product were ever competing on price rather than principle. So still a ways to go to be competitive at manufacturing.