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Re:Synology reverses policy banning third-party HDDs after s... by 10000truths on Wednesday October 08, 2025 @06:07AM (#45514283)
Shouldn't you be pricing the increased cost of support/sales/marketing into your profit calculations?
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Re:Synology reverses policy banning third-party HDDs after s... by bbarnett on Wednesday October 08, 2025 @06:13AM (#45514330)
I'm guessing you mean for the crappier product, and sure that's a consideration.

I haven't looked at them in years, but there are formulas for all of that. EG to help you work out if it makes sense.

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