Thread: Should I take the plunge or wait some more months to get my first eReader?
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Old 10-13-2010, 02:09 PM   #40
bill_mchale
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Originally Posted by nessin View Post
Apparently you missed part of my post. MP3 players go on sale because there is a lot of companies selling them. Also a gift card give away is a far different beast than a sale or price reduction.
I don't think it is fair to compare iPods with other mp3 players. Yes, they all do essentially the same thing, but the iPod has maintained such a dominant position in that market, that its only real competitor is mobile/smart phones that include music playback ability.

I would also say, that in my experience, quite a few items do go on sale. Sony, the Kindle and the Nook now are all being sold in multiple retailers, so do have to compete with each other. I don't really expect the Kindle or the Nook to see big if any price reductions for the Holiday, but the Sony, given its high price compared to the others might see some deals.

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