Roku looks to be seriously tightening its pursestrings. The company’s laying off a full ten percent of its workforce, over 300 employees, in addition to a conducting a number of other cost-cutting measures, as reported by Variety. These job cuts are just the beginning, as Roku’s also removing streaming content, consolidating office space and reducing outside service expenses. The goal here is a major reduction in the year-over-year operating expense growth rate.
The digital signage/business displays are still at a premium, but the upcharge is doesn’t have to hit 8x, though you’ll have to supply a source of course, plus also a bracket or stand for the VESA mount. Maybe $200 premium to deshittify?
I admit I was being a bit sarcastic with the price. :)