New Sol wins users over: same capabilities as Astra, faster and cheaper
max_paperclips · x · 2026-09-24
User maxpaperclips reports hands-on impressions of the new Sol model: capabilities feel nearly indistinguishable from Astra day to day, but the better speed and lower cost make a big difference to usability — he now prefers Sol over Astra.
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