Why is the assumption it will still be a start9 or similar? Isn't it more likely that you buy mac mini or repurposed old hardware, install openclaw and thats it?
That's where it's headed. An old laptop or mini desktop with Linux is all you need — OpenClaw handles the rest. Morning briefings, inbox monitoring, background research, scheduling… the productivity gains are wild once it's running 24/7 on your own hardware.
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