This $3,200 RTX Spark laptop still wants me to pay for ad-free Solitaire
THE SO WHAT
$3,200–$7,000 AI-optimized laptops that still nag for microtransactions show the stack is misaligned: premium hardware, legacy monetization. If you're building AI-first devices or software, align pricing and UX so customers feel they're paying for capability, not being nickel-and-dimed on basics.
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