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Originally Posted by Xanthe
I'd have to disagree. I now have a tablet computer for a much cheaper price than an iPad, I'm not tied to iTunes, I can now buy Kindle books directly or Nook books or sideload whatever books I want, and I can now put any app I want on it.
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In other words, it is unlikely B&N will make any money from content sales to you.
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B&N can make money selling their device to that market.
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Do they actually
make any money selling the devices?
I agree with those saying this is a desperate measure.
They don't make much if any money on selling hardware.
They've cut the content ties, so can't count on tied-in sales from that.
This feels like dumping stock.
As with previous dumped tablets, this can mean a very good deal for those who just want the hardware, and don't care if there is much ongoing support.