They're not remotely the same product though. The person buying this /does not want/ those features, so those are actually downsides. They actively don't want emulation machines, because those machines never ship with any games they haven't played before (or could play other ways).
Also I held one in my hand early on in the pandemic (they did a small show where I was) and the thing /feels/ worth the asking price. It's really solid, and the SHARP "memory LCD" tech they're using is one of the clearest monochrome screens I've seen. OLED is more capable, but this is easier on the eyes and battery.
However, with price increase+shipping+tax, I can't afford one. I hope they become popular enough to either drop in price or do a mk2.
Also I held one in my hand early on in the pandemic (they did a small show where I was) and the thing /feels/ worth the asking price. It's really solid, and the SHARP "memory LCD" tech they're using is one of the clearest monochrome screens I've seen. OLED is more capable, but this is easier on the eyes and battery.
However, with price increase+shipping+tax, I can't afford one. I hope they become popular enough to either drop in price or do a mk2.
I would like GPIO though that'd be nice.