I still don't understand why these systems (e.g., this and Sonos) are so expensive. The parts and assembly costs, all told, probably don't total up to more than $30. I mean, this is Logitech we're talking about...they sell $9 mice. This system should be
I suspect because it's still a niche product. Unless it's an iPod dock, I don't think the average consumer understands what's going on. That said, the price is killing me - I really want to upgrade my Roku M500s, but $300 for a Squeezebox or $400 for a Duet is rather painful. I'd hoped that Logitech's acquisition of Slimdevices would drop the price by putting it into more retail channels, but that hasn't happened either.
I'm guessing because they don't sell as many of them as they do mice.
I've never seen a Squeezebox at Best Buy, for example, so while they are outstanding pieces of equipment, I have little doubt they could sell more than they do.
Personally, I think if they get these things in front of the public and market them, they could sell a lot more and bring the price down. Heck, they could seriously threaten local terrestrial radio with the right ad campaign and alliances with internet broadcasters.
You have to keep in mind that the Sonos ZP100s come with a built in amp. I've had my Sonos system for over a year now and I love it. I've looked at the Duet here and, while it's nice, it's not enough to make me switch.
I suspect you tried using the "less than" character? Well, Engadget is not sophisticated enough to actually escape posted comments. Hackers have a go at it.
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Craig @ Mar 6th 2008 8:23AM
I still don't understand why these systems (e.g., this and Sonos) are so expensive. The parts and assembly costs, all told, probably don't total up to more than $30. I mean, this is Logitech we're talking about...they sell $9 mice. This system should be
Dugbee @ Mar 6th 2008 8:52AM
I suspect because it's still a niche product. Unless it's an iPod dock, I don't think the average consumer understands what's going on. That said, the price is killing me - I really want to upgrade my Roku M500s, but $300 for a Squeezebox or $400 for a Duet is rather painful. I'd hoped that Logitech's acquisition of Slimdevices would drop the price by putting it into more retail channels, but that hasn't happened either.
underwhelm @ Mar 6th 2008 8:57AM
I'm guessing because they don't sell as many of them as they do mice.
I've never seen a Squeezebox at Best Buy, for example, so while they are outstanding pieces of equipment, I have little doubt they could sell more than they do.
Personally, I think if they get these things in front of the public and market them, they could sell a lot more and bring the price down. Heck, they could seriously threaten local terrestrial radio with the right ad campaign and alliances with internet broadcasters.
But I'm just a gadget nerd, what do I know.
solodragon @ Mar 6th 2008 5:46PM
You have to keep in mind that the Sonos ZP100s come with a built in amp. I've had my Sonos system for over a year now and I love it. I've looked at the Duet here and, while it's nice, it's not enough to make me switch.
Jeebus @ Mar 6th 2008 12:37PM
I suspect you tried using the "less than" character? Well, Engadget is not sophisticated enough to actually escape posted comments. Hackers have a go at it.