We actually made further changes to 512MB RAM/flash, larger 3.5in LCD and a few other minor things since then. This all adds cost and the original hardware was a lot cheaper to manufacture which would've resulted a much lower retail price.
I'm thankful we didn't do that. It is great that we are doing this for our Backers/Devs. but if I was a customer I would want the best product possible, and if this means it costs more, then so be it. Our product is unique, and extra functionality costs extra money, the retail price of the final product has to reflect the higher cost of production.
Companies need to be price competitive, but if the product is sold too cheaply, there is no money left for development or support, which ultimately leads to a marginal product with marginal support, which ultimately affects sales in a negative way.
At an MSRP of $250.00 we are still competitive. There will always be "cheaper" offerings from our competitors, but their products do not offer the same functionality as ours. Besides we continue to sell our Almond product (vs Almond+) for people wanting entry level routers with the convenience of a Touch screen for configuration.