Hacker News with Generative AI: Value

Is an Intel N100 a better value than a Raspberry Pi? (jeffgeerling.com)
About one year ago, I bought an Intel N100 mini PC (specifically the GMKtec N100 NucBox G3) and compared it to the Raspberry Pi 5 8GB.
Hardware, Raspberry Pi, Intel, Computing, Value
7 points by mikece 54 days ago | 3 comments
Why Am I Paying a Premium Price for a Google Pixel Phone Filled with Ads? (ycombinator.com)
I really don’t understand what I’m paying the premium price for with my Google Pixel. The constant ads, especially in apps like YouTube, are incredibly frustrating. I expected a smooth, ad-free experience, but instead, I’m bombarded with ads at every turn. The same or even better hardware is available at a much lower price, without these interruptions. So, what exactly am I paying extra for?
Google Pixel, Advertising, Consumer Tech, Smartphones, Value
13 points by de6u99er 136 days ago | 13 comments
The best $4 ever spent (papanotes.com)
Seeing how happy she was, it was all worth it—best $4 I've ever spent.
Personal Experiences, Spending, Value
488 points by pmzy 211 days ago | 157 comments