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Old 06-21-2014, 02:56 PM   #231
QuantumIguana
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Originally Posted by DiapDealer View Post
Exactly.

It's a slightly smaller, 3D Fire that also makes phone calls. There are millions of Amazon customers who will buy this. They already have a rather large customer base who've proven they don't give a damn about the iOS or Google ecosystems when it comes to tablets. Why would they suddenly start caring when it comes to smartphones?

And as for the $650 price tag?? Well ... anybody who's focused on the price of the hardware without a contract isn't in their target demographic either. I actually don't think that person is in ANY of the smart-phone makers' demographics. They just throw a big number out there for the smallish group of people who like to think that buying without a contract imparts some sort of badge of honor. Some will pay it. Those who don't won't be missed on earnings reports. *shrugs*
Well, we will see how well it does. I don't think this phone is going to be a world-changer. If someone is an Amazon customer and doesn't already have a smartphone, this might very well entice them. But for people who already have a smartphone, will this entice them to switch? I'm skeptical.
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