Hard to say. I’m not sure who the target segment is for “dozens of superficially descriptive blocks of text that say absolutely nothing paired with dramatic photos of adults with trust funds”, but apparently I’m not in it.

I wonder what portion of power users will take the color dosplay to its fullest. I'd still settle for trying out one of the older B&W models.

It's supposed to be compared to the Remarkable Paper Pro, which is priced at $629. This is priced at $449.

Ah then I'm mistaken in my logic. However they're gaming the system while citing color e-ink R&D and/or patent procurement as the cost driver.