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0 pointsamelius5y ago0 comments

But isn't that boring old tech which is easily replicated in a DIY project, or copied by competitors? What makes it special?

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bsder5y ago· 2 in thread

Isn't a big ass fan just boring old tech which is easily replicated ...?

Just because something is easily replicated doesn't mean I want to spend the time doing it.

And, as a side note, I suspect you underestimate the engineering behind those fans. Making a large fan which doesn't vibrate or make annoying noise is non-trivial.

ameliusOP5y ago

Ok, I agree, but a similar thing can be said about vacuum cleaners, coffeemakers, washing machines, ... you get the point.

BiosElement5y ago

Indeed, and there seems to be plenty of competition in those markets for quieter, more reliable vacuums and washers anyway. I'm not seeing how that changes the point though, unless I'm missing something.

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