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From: -hh <recscuba_google@huntzinger.com>
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Subject: Re: Joel won't, so I will (was Re: Bungling Apple Lost the Plot on
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Date: Wed, 4 Dec 2024 00:01:52 -0500
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On 12/3/24 9:05 PM, Joel wrote:
> -hh <recscuba_google@huntzinger.com> wrote:
> 
>> For example, that "overpriced" 2022 Studio that you've enjoyed
>> complaining about can run up to four 6K's out of the box.
> 
> 
> They're making every buyer include that support.  Though as a standard
> feature it's a fairly nice one.

If it actually costs more depends on the unit cost and the trade-off of 
having a single configuration rather than the logistical overhead of 
multiple production variations and the supply chain costs of stocking 
N+1 variants.

TL;DR:  ask Toyota why its cheaper for them to have a high level of 
Standard equipment on their cars.

-hh