Why does Ben charge so much for portables?

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Forgot to add battery's...
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I don't think Ben includes them, usually.
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Post by Triton »

the hacker, dont dis other peoples work. period. even if you know or have done better thats not what this community is about the point of this forum is to trade ideas,show off your work, and help people that need help with their projects. we dont make fun of people or their projects. and no, i dont care if that was supposed to be funny, it wasnt.
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Post by Nightmare »

@ The Hacker

Your a fool. Period.

Don't come on these forums and start dissing other peoples work, wheres you work? All ive seen you do is complain about Ben's prices...

Maybe you should grow up, learn the value of work and money, then maybe you'll have a bit more respect...

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Post by Nightmare »

And in this case im sure most people agree?
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Nightmare wrote:And in this case im sure most people agree?
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Post by Triton »

yes indeed
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Post by jeep »

Ben for president ! :D , so YEAH !
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Post by The Hacker »

all i did was ask why :?
people gave me answers and where mean about it :evil:
and i used JackFrost picture for cosmetic wise :x
i wasn't disrespecting anyone :(
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Post by benheck »

I think my prices are reasonable. I make about $10/hour when building portables, plus parts and that's the cost. That's like starting wage at Menards kinda money, not "light my cigar with a $100 bill" money. And some projects, like the PS2p or N64p I don't end up really making anything at all. (But the frustration is free)

I'm pushing as hard as I can to make the Phoenix $300, but I won't use anything but the best quality screen I can find. If someone pays that much for something, they should get a quality screen with it.
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Post by xxxeagle »

Yeah ben they are reasonable prices for the labor and parts but I think that it seems expensive for most people to be able to afford for a portable system becuase they think why would I spend that muvh for a homemade portable when i can get a ds or psp for much less.
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Post by The Hacker »

the phoenix is a reasonable price
i want the phoenix
i used the atari for an example
i know you only use the best quality i never said you didnt

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i hate the ds and psp id rather the gameboy
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Post by Sparkfist »

Then way complain and post cheaper componites in the first place?
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