08-12-2012, 09:17 AM | #1 |
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B&N cut prices
It was a matter of time. B&N drop prices on several of their tablets. Probably in response to Google Nexus 7 new tablet and price.
More here ...http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/12/b...ice-reduction/ This end of the year is going to be interesting in terms of prices and tablets. |
08-12-2012, 09:39 AM | #2 |
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The Glow isn't included in the price reductions. Wonder how much that will be reduced when the new Kindles arrive.
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I think that at the end of the day, we all, Nook or Kindle fans will get the benefit. More competition, better prices or even the push of bringing innovation to future products. |
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08-12-2012, 12:20 PM | #4 |
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The 16GB Nook Tab is now $199 and has the same CPU, GPU, RAM, and card slot as the $249 8GB Galaxy Tab 2. A viable option for those who don't need the cams, GPS, IR, etc.
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08-12-2012, 01:05 PM | #5 |
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Unfortunately, as is often the case with US based businesses, they don't ship internationally. Lucky for Samsung I suppose.
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I wonder what B&N's margins are with these. Are they still running a profit? Were they running a profit in the first place?
I hope this year there's also a round of e-ink reader price reductions. There just doesn't seem to be much point to a dedicated reading tablet, now that the Nexus 7 is out. |
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And those who really want either there are easy ways to get them. For Amazon items I actually prefer to use a transshipping company, even when Amazon offers to ship directly. The transshippers' international shipping charges are lower and Amazon now has started to collect "import tax+VAT+custom service fees" in advance. (Due to the low value of the shipments there local customs never collects import tax and VAT, anyway).
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08-13-2012, 07:22 AM | #12 |
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Hmm an interesting question comes up in my mind: How come B&N is reducing prices in response to Google not Amazon?
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Like Amazon and Samsung, B&N's tablets have inferior specs compared to the Nexus. Asking the same price as a Nexus won't sell many tablets. Price cuts and or added accessories are a must in order to stay competitive until they release their next gen devices. |
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