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A J Edwards · 11-28-2007, 03:58 AM

Well, that set the cat amongst the pidgeons!

Reading all the views I conclude the following:

(1) Given the current tech spec and market size we are unlikely to see much of a downward price shift in 2008. Prices for a reasonably spec'ed eBook device will average at around £200 (US$400).

(2) If we have a steadily growing market here will be a move to improve the tech specs to dynamic graphics and colour with prices probably slightly above the current prices. This is unlikely to happen in 2008.

(3) The likely impact of the Amazon Kindle is as yet unknown. Some commentators felt that just maybe they will have market dominance and cause other suppliers to shift the whole shooting match along Amazon's way of thinking.

(4) We live in exciting times!

A J Edwards

11-28-2007, 03:58 AM	#24
A J Edwards Member Posts: 18 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2007 Device: PDA	The coming price war? Well, that set the cat amongst the pidgeons! Reading all the views I conclude the following: (1) Given the current tech spec and market size we are unlikely to see much of a downward price shift in 2008. Prices for a reasonably spec'ed eBook device will average at around £200 (US$400). (2) If we have a steadily growing market here will be a move to improve the tech specs to dynamic graphics and colour with prices probably slightly above the current prices. This is unlikely to happen in 2008. (3) The likely impact of the Amazon Kindle is as yet unknown. Some commentators felt that just maybe they will have market dominance and cause other suppliers to shift the whole shooting match along Amazon's way of thinking. (4) We live in exciting times! A J Edwards