Thread: An editorial on iPad sales and competition
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Old 08-24-2011, 11:56 AM   #271
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Originally Posted by OtterBooks View Post
Frankly I'm a bit disappointed in the computing power of most tablets. I expect a $500-$700 tablet to have entirely better hardware than a smartphone I can get for $200.
Your smartphone purchase is being subsidized by the phone company for the purpose of getting you to sign a contract. If you buy an unlocked iphone (or any other phone) the prices are very comparable to tablets.

Edit: Correction, an iphone will cost more - $649 for an unlocked iphone 4. http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC603LL/A
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