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I think I would rather spend a little more and get official hardware, with guaranteed ongoing support and no mystery blobs.
https://www.tomshardware.com/networking/routers/openwrt-aims-to-finialize-its-dollar100-openwrt-one-open-source-router-design-and-specification
https://forum.openwrt.org/t/openwrt-one-celebrating-20-years-of-openwrt/183684/
Over three times the price isn't a little more.
Not when I consider the price of replacing this box when it's no longer supported.
And even ignoring the longevity issue, $69 is a small premium for superior specs and open firmware, which I am unlikely to get anywhere else.
I find that spending a bit more for tools that work much better and last much longer is nearly always the right choice. Better functionality, less waste, less hassle, and usually less money in the long run.
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