I went the x1c route after the XL was too expensive to justify. Sold it after their first fuck up with the forced login that they put on the back burner (for now) and got a core one with the hope for Indx.

It just feels right to me to be able to control my printer and still have a modern machine that can be repaired in just about every way and where I control the software. So yeah, not the cheapest option but the most open one. That is what matters to me and although the prise for the indx is on the high side (especially for those of us on a budget) I don't regret taking that path.

I used to compare it with using Linux as a desktop which was hard in 2003. It was a hassle but I am very happy watching the past 22 years of enshitifaction and seeing how easy Linux has gotten. Let's hope prusa doesn't go the of long forgotten Linux distros we lost along the way.

But that INDX system is so expensive, it doesn't make sense.

This describes all of Prusa for the last 3 years. They've definitely lost their edge in the face of modern competitors now that everyone has moved away from bed slingers.

My plan exactly. I'm not buying anything at that price until the reviews are in. I need what indx represents in my head, but I'm waiting for indications that my headcanon matches reality, both in terms of functionality, ease of use, and quality.

I'll pick up a core L + INDX at the black Friday sale (assuming it's discounted, and the reviews are positive)

It's a lot up front and a long wait, but hopefully the bugs will be worked out and it'll be a solid, long term printer.

I will definitely be thinking about it, but I think the benefit is too small for me, especially at those prices...

Nono the 4 heads are just 230€ cheaper than the 8 toolheads, still 669€ total