Does it make sense to buy an expensive hard drive and pay for a more expensive version of the device to run your own node?
How long will it take this device to download the entire Bitcoin blockchain and run the node?
Isn't $1,100 plus the cost of the SSD drive too expensive for 18 TH/s?
It's an enthusiast device, quality built. Not something you're gonna make ROI on
Crypto enthusiasts typically enjoy DIY and are looking for affordable solutions. $1,000 per device is expensive even for the average US citizen with an average salary.
It seems fanatical when customers are willing to pay huge sums for a company's products.